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Western Illinois University Women's Volleyball

Welcome to the Western Illinois University women's volleyball recruiting profile. Western Illinois competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Ohio Valley Conference from Macomb, Illinois. Led by head coach Dale Starr, Western Illinois University pairs a 71% acceptance rate with a 45% graduation rate and a $14,208 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
17
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Ohio Valley Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
8,213
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
71%
State
Illinois
City
Macomb
Address
1 University Circle

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 28% of matches over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Dale Starr
Head Coach
Mari Silva
Head Volleyball Coach
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D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 29% of D1 women's volleyball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
61%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
45%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$43,057
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$54,163
C

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 64% of D1 women's volleyball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$9,662
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$9,662
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$11,320
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$14,208
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$30
F

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 8% of D1 women's volleyball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$652,726
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$17,865
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