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WIU was ranked #141 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for liberal arts / sciences & humanities majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #6 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 88 |
| Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools | 141 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 131 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 167 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from WIU. This makes it the #121 most popular school for liberal arts / sciences & humanities master’s degree candidates in the country.
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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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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For the most recent academic year available, 41% of liberal arts / sciences & humanities bachelor's degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in 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 liberal arts / sciences & humanities.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that WIU offers online option in its liberal arts / sciences & humanities bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WIU Online Learning page.
Of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from WIU in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% 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 master's in liberal arts / sciences & humanities.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts / sciences & humanities majors at Western Illinois University.
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 133 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 78 |
| Social Sciences | 77 |
| History | 21 |
| English Language & Literature | 20 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 6 |
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