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Western Illinois University

Q: Is Western Illinois University closing?

This profile does not establish that Western Illinois University is closing. 2 different categories of public evidence currently meet the tracker’s display rules. This calls for closer review, not a prediction that the college will close.

Macomb, IL 61455 · Public · Predominantly bachelor

Quick answer

Is Western Illinois University closing?

This profile does not establish that the college is closing. 2 different categories of public evidence currently meet the tracker’s display rules. This calls for closer review, not a prediction that the college will close.

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Undergraduates4,939

3-year enrollment↓14.4%

5-year enrollment↓26.9%

Evidence categories2

Public evidence timeline2024-08-09

Workforce reduction57 positions affected

Cost-saving measures. Evidence: Official institutional source.

↗2018–19 to 2023–24

Enrollment declineUndergraduate enrollment fell -26.9% / 5y

A material decline can increase tuition pressure but does not establish distress.

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Identifiers

UNITID 149772
OPEID8 00178000

Interpretation

This profile organizes descriptive evidence. It is not a rating, closure forecast, or guarantee of institutional stability. Repeated events in one category do not multiply review priority.

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