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Why Western?
WIU has a history of working with our nation's military personnel to provide education solutions for them.
Why Choose WIU - Quad Cities Campus?
WIU-QC is a non-residential campus providing higher education to more than 1,300 junior, senior and graduate students who live and work in the region. Our student life and support services cater to non-traditional students who work, have families, or are currently professionals working in their chosen field.
WIU-QC offers a caring, supportive learning environment for:
- upper-division bachelor's degrees,
- post-baccalaureate certificates, and
- graduate degrees.
WIU is the only public university serving the Quad-Cities area and it has earned a reputation for its excellent value and quality academics.
WIU-QC's diverse educational experiences will help you develop your unique potential.
One of America's "Best Value Colleges"
4-Year Cost Guarantee
WIU-QC guarantees a four-year tuition and fees rate for undergraduate and graduate degree students who stay continuously enrolled. All new students are automatically included in the plan, which enables you to budget for your higher education investment!
WIU-QC Offers In-State Tuition
Western offers in-state tuition rates to ALL students whether they live in Illinois, Iowa, or even a foreign country. This benefit applies to undergraduate as well as graduate courses and can result in significant cost savings for students originating outside Illinois.
Transfer Student Cost Guarantee
WIU-QC's "Get Associated" Transfer Student Cost Guarantee allows students who earn an associate's degree and immediately transfer to WIU-QC to get the previous year's tuition and fees!
Western's Advantages
Western is dedicated to educating and preparing a diverse student population to thrive in and contribute to our global society. At the heart of the university are its four values:
To meet these core values, WIU-QC offers prestigious international accreditation for many of its programs, caring and professional academic advising, and a dynamic student life for its commuter students. Our low student-faculty ratio ensures a personalized education experience whether you're completing your Bachelor's degree or pursuing an advanced degree.
We invite you to further explore the Western way!