Western Illinois University Football
Western Illinois University (WIU) · Macomb, Illinois · Public university
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The program
Where Western Illinois University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division I
- Conference
- Ohio Valley Conference
- Program level
- Recognized
- Athletics site
- goleathernecks.com
Academics
What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Neither Required nor Recommended
- Student-to-faculty
- 12 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 45% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Western Illinois University in Macomb.
- Location
- Macomb, Illinois
- Type
- Public
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Central
- Website
- wiu.edu
About Western Illinois University Football
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Joe Davis, the Head Coach, leads the Western Illinois University Football staff of 14 coaches, verified June 2026. Western Illinois University (WIU) competes in NCAA Division I Football as a member of the Ohio Valley Conference. Western Illinois University is a public school in Macomb, Illinois with 6,332 undergraduates, a 71% acceptance rate and an average net price of $14,208 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Western Illinois University Football
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Joe Davis, the Head Coach and Brad Wilson, the Assistant Head Coach - Offensive Coordinator & Offensive Line. Western Illinois University has 14 coaches for Football, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, 40-yard dash and key stats in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
- Send your videoInclude a Hudl highlight video with your best plays first, with the link near the top so Joe can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Western Illinois University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Western Illinois University Football FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Western Illinois University D1?
Yes. Western Illinois University competes in NCAA Division I Football, in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Is Western Illinois University public or private?
Western Illinois University is a public school in Macomb, Illinois.
What conference is Western Illinois University Football in?
The Ohio Valley Conference.
Does Western Illinois University offer athletic scholarships for Football?
Western Illinois University competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Western Illinois University Football have?
14 coaches, led by Joe Davis, the Head Coach.
How much does Western Illinois University cost?
In-state tuition is $9,662 and out-of-state tuition is $9,662 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $14,208.
What is the Western Illinois University acceptance rate?
71% of applicants are admitted.
How do I contact the Western Illinois University Football coaches?
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Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.