Tuition fees, net price and ROI
Western Illinois University Tuition Fees, Net Price and ROI Calculator
Focused cost page for Western Illinois University covering in-state tuition, out-of-state tuition, net price by income, debt payback by major, financial aid, salary and ROI.
View Full School ProfileIn-state tuition
$14,952
Out-of-state tuition
$14,952
Average net price
$11,592
Last updated May 5, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS.
Western Illinois University Tuition Fees and 4-Year Cost
Use this focused cost summary to compare published tuition with estimated attendance cost and average net price after aid. Final bills can change by residency, housing, aid eligibility, program fees and enrollment level.
Cost per year
$27,828
4-year attendance
$111,312
4-year tuition
$59,808
4-year net price
$46,368
Western Illinois University Net Price by Family Income
College Scorecard income-bracket net price data shows how average cost changes after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
| Family income | Avg net price | Savings vs sticker | Monthly view | Estimator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $6,968 | $20,860 | $581/mo | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,391 | $20,437 | $616/mo | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,608 | $16,220 | $967/mo | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $16,515 | $11,313 | $1,376/mo | |
| Over $110,000 | $17,621 | $10,207 | $1,468/mo |
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Major-level ROI
Western Illinois University Debt Payback by Major and Program Salary
Debt payback estimates divide median completer debt by 10% of reported program earnings, then convert the result to months. This gives a directional debt-to-earnings view by program.
| Major / program | Credential | Program salary | Debt payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's Degree | $95,531 | ~32 months |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $68,346 | ~44 months |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $59,427 | ~51 months |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $46,347 | ~65 months |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $45,795 | ~66 months |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Master's Degree | $44,893 | ~67 months |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $42,063 | ~72 months |
| Agriculture, General | Bachelor's Degree | $40,735 | ~74 months |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | Master's Degree | $38,988 | ~78 months |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $38,145 | ~79 months |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $38,130 | ~79 months |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $36,956 | ~82 months |
Interactive ROI calculator
Western Illinois University ROI and Debt Payback Simulator
Your Estimate
- 4-year net cost
- Debt payback using 10% salary
- Debt-to-salary ratio
Western Illinois University Aid, Debt and Loan Cost Signals
Pell grant rate
28.12%
Federal loan rate
30.89%
Median completer debt
$25,251
Median monthly payment
$268