by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how WIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me.
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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #250 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #9 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 250 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 251 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WIU was $312 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,359 | $9,359 |
| Fees | $4,726 | $4,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,920 | $10,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,776 | $1,776 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 me majors earned their bachelor's degree from WIU. Of these graduates, 77% were men and 23% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WIU does not offer an online option for its me bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WIU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Western Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 5 |
| General Engineering | 2 |
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