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Northern Illinois University

Acceptance Rate 70.68 %
Tuition & Fees $12,700
($12,472)
Student Population 15,649
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $9,294
Graduation Rate 53 %

Academic Overview

Northern Illinois University Campus, Dekalb, IL
Northern Illinois University is a public, four-years institute located in Dekalb, Illinois. It is a Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $12,472 for Illinois residents and $12,700 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $9,066 for Illinois residents and $9,090 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 15,649 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 70.68% and the graduation rate is 53% last year.
The salary after graduation from Northern Illinois University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $49,800. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Northern Illinois's tuition & fees is $12,472 for Illinois residents and $12,700 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $9,066 for in-state students and $9,090 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$12,472$12,700
Graduate$9,066$9,090
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Northern Illinois. The acceptance rate of Northern Illinois is 70.68% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 13.30%. The average graduation rate is 53% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $9,294 and 95% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 15,649 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Northern Illinois University is 70.68 %.
Acceptance Rate
70.68%
Graduation Rate for Northern Illinois University is 53 %
Graduation Rate
53%
Retention Rate for Northern Illinois University is 65 %
Retention Rate
65%
Student Population for Northern Illinois University is 15,649
Student Population
15,649
Student to Faculty Ratio for Northern Illinois University is 14 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
14 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $9,294 at Northern Illinois University.
Financial Aid Amount
$9,294

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address1425 W. Lincoln Hwy., Dekalb, IL 60115-2828
Phone800-892-3050
WEBwww.niu.edu/
Admissionwww.niu.edu/Apply/index.shtml
Online Applicationwww.niu.edu/admissions/apply/index.shtml
Financial Aidwww.niu.edu/fa/
Net Price Calculatorwww.niu.edu/bursar/tuition/estimator.shtml
Veterans Tuitionwww.niu.edu/military-veteran/financial/index.shtml
Athletichttps://www.niu.edu/disclosures/index.shtml
Disability Servicewww.niu.edu/disability/

Offered Degrees

Northern Illinois offers 162 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's660
Master's670
Doctorate (Research)220
Doctorate (Practical)40
Post-Master's Certificate30

Special Learning Opportunities

Northern Illinois University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:4,500)
Board/Meal Plan

Veterans Benefits

Northern Illinois University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges