To be eligible for admission to Western Illinois University, applicants must meet specific academic and procedural requirements. Undergraduate candidates need a high school diploma or GED, with a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Alternatively, an ACT score of 19 or SAT score of 990 (post-2016) is acceptable.
Transfer students must have completed at least 24 semester hours with a 2.0 GPA. Graduate applicants require a bachelor’s degree and a 2.75 GPA for full admission. International students must demonstrate English proficiency via TOEFL (71 iBT) or IELTS (6.0). Additional program-specific criteria may apply.
