Western Illinois University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #1776 United States of America #409

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Institution Info

Founded: 1899
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 7,490 students
Faculty: 1 280
Website: http://www.wiu.edu

About

Western Illinois University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1899. It is a globally recognized institution. The university has approximately 7,490 students. It is part of United States of America's higher education landscape, which includes over 3500 institutions across the country.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #1776 · Ranked	68,68

Research Output via OpenAlex

152

h-index

150,990

Citations

6,731

Publications

2,809

i10-index

1,73

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Western Illinois University's global ranking?

Western Illinois University is ranked #1,776 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #409 position.

When was Western Illinois University founded?

Western Illinois University was founded in 1899, making it 127 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Western Illinois University?

Western Illinois University has a student body of approximately 7,490 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 5:1.

What is Western Illinois University's research output?

Western Illinois University has produced 6,731 research publications with 150,990 total citations and an h-index of 152, according to OpenAlex data.