Western Illinois University Student Population Overview

Western Illinois University educates a diverse community of 7,643 students, with 5,309 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 2,334 engaged in advanced graduate studies.

Western Illinois University has a predominantly full-time student body with 75% of students being full-time and 25% being part-time, totaling 7,643 students across all enrollment types.

For undergraduates at Western Illinois University, the majority of students fall in the 20-21 age range with 1,732 students, but also includes 148 students in the Under 18 range, 1,684 students in the 18-19 range, 906 students in the 22-24 range, 839 students in the 25+ range. For graduate students, the distribution shows 1,592 students in the 25+ age group, with 46 in the 20-21 category, 696 in the 22-24 category.

Western Illinois University has more women than men with 3,029 female students and 2,280 male students enrolled.

Western Illinois University has 90% (954 students) from in-state Illinois, 10% (108 students) from out-of-state.