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Western Illinois University: fees, requirements and location for Nepali students

A public university in Macomb, Illinois, with a lower-cost tuition range in our finder.

Public University Macomb, Illinois

Bachelor tuition / yr*
$15,000–$17,000
approx. NPR 22.8–25.9 lakh
Master tuition / yr*
$14,000–$15,000
approx. NPR 21.3–22.8 lakh
Living cost / yr (est.)
$11,320
approx. NPR 17.2 lakh
Intakes
Fall (Aug/Sep)

* Estimated yearly tuition (based on official 2024-25 US Dept. of Education data; 2027-28 may be higher). Final fees are confirmed in your offer letter/I-20. NPR at 1 USD = NPR 152.24.

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Western Illinois University is a public university in Macomb, Illinois. Estimated bachelor tuition is $15,000–$17,000 a year (approx. NPR 22.8–25.9 lakh). Estimated master's tuition is $14,000–$15,000 a year (approx. NPR 21.3–22.8 lakh). For a master's it lists IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 73, Duolingo 105. Final fees are confirmed in your offer letter/I-20.

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Entry requirements for Nepali students

Published by the university for international applicants. Programmes can ask for more, so we confirm the exact requirement for your course.

RequirementBachelor (after +2)Master (after bachelor)
Minimum GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (all marks are converted to the 4.0 scale) 2.75 overall, or 3.0 in the last two years of the bachelor's degree (some departments ask for more)
TOEFL iBT Not published 73 (tests before 21 Jan 2026) / 4.0 (new scale)
IELTS Academic Not published 6.0
Duolingo Not published 105
PTE Academic Not published 49
  • Bachelor: TOEFL, IELTS, ITEP or PTE Academic accepted for freshmen (Duolingo not listed). Scores must be less than 2 years old at the start of study.
  • Master: Accountancy and Business Administration: TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, PTE 53, Duolingo 110.
  • Sources: bachelor requirements · master requirements

Percentage from Nepal

The university states its requirement as a US GPA on a 4.0 scale and does not publish a Nepal percentage equivalent. Your +2 or bachelor marks are converted to its scale, so we check where your marks fall before you apply.

Study gap

The university does not publish a maximum study gap for bachelor or master applicants. US universities usually look at your whole record, so be ready to explain the gap with documents such as work or training letters. Whether your gap fits is confirmed during counselling.

Location: Macomb, IL

Macomb is a small college town in west-central Illinois. WIU also has a branch campus in Moline (Quad Cities).

Population (July 2025)
14,530
2020 Census
15,051

Source: US Census Bureau QuickFacts (city population).

Larger cities nearby

  • Peoria, IL about 95 km (60 miles)
  • St. Louis, MO about 210 km (130 miles)
  • Chicago, IL about 300 km (185 miles)

Approximate straight-line distances between city centres; road distance is longer.

International students at Western Illinois University

YearInternational studentsTotal studentsShare
Fall 2023 918 7,073 13.3%
Fall 2026 240 4,447 5.4%

Figures as published by the university or by Open Doors (Institute of International Education). Click a year to see its source.

Bachelor subject areas

AgricultureBiology/BiomedicalBusiness & ManagementCommunication/JournalismComputer & ITEducationEngineeringEngineering TechnologyEnglishHuman SciencesLanguagesHealth/NursingHistoryLiberal ArtsMaths & StatisticsInterdisciplinarySports/KinesiologyPhysics/ChemistryPsychologyPublic Admin/Social WorkSocial Sciences/EconomicsArts/Design/MusicSecurity/Criminal Justice

Master subject areas

Biology/BiomedicalBusiness & ManagementCommunication/JournalismComputer & ITEducationEngineering TechnologyEnglishHealth/NursingHistoryLiberal ArtsMaths & StatisticsInterdisciplinarySports/KinesiologyPhysics/ChemistryPsychologyPublic Admin/Social WorkSocial Sciences/EconomicsArts/Design/MusicSecurity/Criminal Justice

Questions about Western Illinois University

How much is Western Illinois University tuition for Nepali students?

Estimated yearly tuition is $15,000–$17,000 for a bachelor's degree and $14,000–$15,000 for a master's, before living costs of about $11,320 a year. These are estimates based on 2024-25 US Department of Education data; final fees are confirmed in your offer letter/I-20.

What IELTS or Duolingo score does Western Illinois University require?

Master's: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 73, Duolingo 105. Some programmes ask for higher scores. Source: the university's admissions website.

Does Western Illinois University accept a study gap?

The university does not publish a maximum study gap. US universities usually look at your whole record, so be ready to explain the gap with documents such as work or training letters. Whether your gap fits is confirmed during counselling.

Where is Western Illinois University located?

Macomb is a small college town in west-central Illinois. WIU also has a branch campus in Moline (Quad Cities). The city's population was 14,530 in July 2025 (US Census Bureau estimate). The nearest larger city in our list is Peoria, IL, about 95 km (60 miles) away in a straight line.

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