"Best Midwestern College" — 19 years
1-on-1 mentorship
from faculty
$10M
Scholarships
Awarded Annually
In-State Tuition
For Iowa & More
ACADEMIC PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT

Why Choose Engineering at WIU?
- Learn from expert faculty with real-world industry experience.
- ABET-accredited programs for quality and career readiness.
- Hands-on, innovative coursework driven by cutting-edge research.
- Join engineering living-learning communities — #1 in the region!
- A proud legacy with over 2,500 successful graduates.

WIU Earns Spot on Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll
We are thrilled to be named to the Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll. WIU continues to be a great destination for transfer students and we will continue to focus on and provide excellent support to our transfer students.
— Doug Freed, Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Enrollment Services

Sustaining Ecosystems and Inspiring Change: A WIU Environmental Science Success Story
Western Illinois University stood out to me because of its strong reputation in Environmental Sciences, particularly its focus on large river ecosystems. The chance to engage in research on one of the world's most iconic river systems, the Mississippi River, was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
— Samuel Babatunde, Ph.D. graduate in Environmental Science
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