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Western Illinois University Women's Cross Country

The Western Illinois University women's cross country program competes in NCAA Division I (D1) as a member of the Ohio Valley Conference, based in Macomb, Illinois. Academically, graduates outperform those at 28% of D1 women's cross country programs, and the school is more affordable than 67% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
Not reported
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Ohio Valley Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
8,213
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
71%
State
Illinois
City
Macomb
Address
1 University Circle
D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 28% of D1 women's cross country programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
61%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree on time.
45%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median graduate earnings 6 years after enrollment.
$43,057
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median graduate earnings 10 years after enrollment.
$54,163
B

Cost of Attendance

This school is more affordable than 67% of D1 women's cross country programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$9,662
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$9,662
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$11,320
Average Net Price
Average cost after grants and scholarships.
$14,208
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$30

Program Resources

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
Not reported
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
Not reported
Est. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Estimated average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
Not reported
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (309) 298-1414[email protected]

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