Possibility is in your reach

University Marketing

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Eliminating Barriers

Western Illinois University has recently partnered with Hope Chicago, an organization working toward a future that makes a debt-free college education possible for thousands of Chicago Public School students and their families.

1-on-1

WIU faculty provides 1-on-1 faculty mentorship to students. This personalized attention sets our students up for success for their future careers.

250+

Find your community. WIU offers more than 250 student organizations and houses four multicultural centers.

$10M

Western offers more than $10 million in scholarships each year as part of its commitment to keeping cost low.

13:1

You are more than a number here. That is why WIU has a student to faculty ratio of 13:1.

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61%

Of Illinois college grads leave college with an average of about $30K in debt. WIU is working with Hope Chicago to provide quality education without the financial burden college can put on students and their families.

Test Requirements
to be a Hope Chicago Scholar