Western Illinois University: cost & net price by income
Macomb, Illinois
The average net price at Western Illinois University is about $11,592 per year — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $12,265 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $21,051. Published in-state tuition is $14,952. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$12,265/yr
- $30k–$48k$12,112/yr
- $48k–$75k$15,794/yr
- $75k–$110k$19,476/yr
- $110k+$21,051/yr
Western Illinois University cost at a glance
- Average net price
- $11,592
- In-state tuition
- $14,952
- Out-of-state tuition
- $14,952
- Students receiving aid
- 28%
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Western Illinois University actually cost after aid?
- The average net price at Western Illinois University is about $11,592 per year — the real cost after grants and scholarships, which is usually far below the published sticker price.
- How much does Western Illinois University cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Western Illinois University is about $12,265 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Western Illinois University?
- At Western Illinois University, published in-state tuition is $14,952 and out-of-state tuition is $14,952 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Western Illinois University worth the cost?
- FindU gives Western Illinois University a value grade of B- — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)