Western Illinois University Reviews

"So far, the graduate program has proven to be challenging, informative, and creative. I feel very comfortable with my professors and they are very encouraging. The only downfall is the financial aid available to grad students. Most of the financial aid offered is for undergrads when grad students need help, too."

"They give a lot of scholarship money to the MFA actors, the only thing you will have to pay for is student fees. The faculty and students are all pretty awesome!"

"The graduate coordinator chairperson for my graduate program was very supportive, informative and helpful for my specific program. I love the school, I also did my undergraduate degree in biology there. All the courses I took were very interesting and enjoyable, there were a few professors who made them more challenging which is something I like. Everyone is there to help you, there is no need to feel as though you are alone. There were plenty of activities and clubs to get into and create new relationships with other students."

"WIU QC offers a high quality, accredited MBA program at an affordable price. They offer fixed tuition after starting the program. The facility is brand new with state of the art technology and LEED building certification. High quality and international professors that teach with an emphasis on the global economy. Evening classes are available as well as online classes which make it very accessible for working professionals and parents."

"The program itself doesn't seem very competitive, but you will get out what you put into it. Faculty and staff are extremely helpful and available to anyone who makes use of them. The classes are interesting and the workload is manageable. Scheduling is very easy to make work around a work schedule."

"I really like the people in my program. They are very nice and relatable"

"This program challenges me. I am surrounded by amazing paraprofessional peers and I feel challenged and supported every day. Macomb does not have much to do in it."

"I love the small class sizes and the learning environment. Our professors are very professional and helpful. They want the best for every student. They are very approachable. There are a lot of practical sessions which makes it very applicable for real life."

"The program is a good size, 15-25 Graduate students divided between actors, directors, and designer. Macomb, IL is in the middle of no where, which makes networking difficult."

"Career Services is not helpful at all at the Quad City Campus. I have very little confidence in the service that they provide and will contact the main campus whenever possible. The Professors are good however."

"The program overall was great, but some difficulties were presented in that I am attending the new Quad Cities campus and there are still some kinks to work out."

"The networking opportunities are great. The professors know their material and stay current with resources, materials, and discussions. I have been able to use the information learned from each course to enhance my teaching and knowledge in my field. This is my second master's program through WIU, and I have been very happy with both programs."

"Overall great program, could definitely use better career support, but it is present."

"The graduate program is excellent, however this school no longer offers a MAT degree, which I am somewhat disappointed in."

"Pros: Great Faculty and support team. Cons: The department lacks variety"

"WIU is a university to be attended by serious and success minded students. All the opportunities are there for student's success. Mostly the University is affordable."