A College that Meets Your Needs

Western Illinois University offers a caring and supportive learning environment in the heart of west central Illinois.
Why choose Western Illinois University?

* Quality academics
* Dynamic campus life
* Best value for your money
* A caring and supportive learning environment
America's Best Value College

In March 2006, Western was ranked as among the best value undergraduate institution among 150 colleges and universities in the nation by The Princeton Review’s “America’s Best Value College” based on student opinion data from a total of 646 schools.

Western was also recognized by The Princeton Review as one of the “Best in the Midwest Colleges” and was selected as one of just 24 public universities ranked a Tier 1 Midwestern Master's Institution by the U.S. News & World Report.