Western Illinois University (WIU)
Founded 1899 as Western Illinois State Normal School, became Teachers' College 1921. Became Western Illinois State College 1947, and acquired present title 1957. A State institution.
Funding:
Public
Accreditation:
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Grades 3
Languages 1
Divisions 4
- Arts and Sciences CollegeFields of study: Geological Engineering, Religion, Agriculture, Natural Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Political Sciences, English
- Business and Technology CollegeFields of study: Technology, Engineering, Marketing, Finance, Accountancy, Management, Business Administration
- Education and Human Services CollegeFields of study: Women's Studies, Social Welfare, Curriculum, Special Education, Health Sciences, Nursing, Education
- Fine Arts and Communication CollegeFields of study: Radio and Television Broadcasting, Communication Arts, Journalism, Fine Arts, Communication Studies
Requirements
- Admission details: Graduation from high school or equivalent, ACT Score of 22 (SAT 910) or ACT of at least 18 (SAT 120), if they rank in upper 50% of their high school class. TOEFL test for foreign students
