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Western Illinois University Women's Softball

The Western Illinois University women's softball program competes in NCAA Division I (D1) as a member of the Ohio Valley Conference, based in Macomb, Illinois. The program is better funded than 9% of D1 women's softball programs, earning a F for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 28% of D1 women's softball programs, and the school is more affordable than 52% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
24
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
Staff
Alisa Goler
Head Coach
D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 28% of D1 women's softball 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
C

Cost of Attendance

This school is more affordable than 52% of D1 women's softball 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
F

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 9% of D1 women's softball programs.

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
$637,881
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
$17,631
Est. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Estimated average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
$16,093
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (309) 298-1414[email protected]

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