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Northern Illinois University

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Acceptance Rate 70.45 %
2023 Tuition & Fees $12,662
($14,738)
Student Population 16,234
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $9,435
Graduation Rate 51 %

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 2023 tuition & fees is $14,738 for Illinois residents and $12,662 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $11,390 for Illinois residents and $9,066 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 16,234 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 70.45% and the graduation rate is 51% 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.

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2023 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2022-2023, Northern Illinois's tuition & fees is $14,738 for Illinois residents and $12,662 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2023 average tuition & fees are $11,390 for in-state students and $9,066 for out-of-state students.
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Data source for 2023 Tuition: NCES
2023 Tuition & Fees
Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$14,738$12,662
Graduate$11,390$9,066
[Chart] 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2023 key academic statistics at Northern Illinois. The acceptance rate of Northern Illinois is 70.45% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 14.35%. The average graduation rate is 51% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $9,435 and 90% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 16,234 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Northern Illinois University is 70.45 %.
Acceptance Rate
70.45%
Graduation Rate for Northern Illinois University is 51 %
Graduation Rate
51%
Retention Rate for Northern Illinois University is 67 %
Retention Rate
67%
Student Population for Northern Illinois University is 16,234
Student Population
16,234
Student to Faculty Ratio for Northern Illinois University is 15 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
15 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $9,435 at Northern Illinois University.
Financial Aid Amount
$9,435

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/apply/index.shtml
Financial Aidwww.niu.edu/fa/
Net Price Calculatorwww.niu.edu/bursar/tuition/estimator.shtml
Veterans Tuitionwww.niu.edu/militaryservices/active_duty/financial_information.shtml.
Athletichttps://www.niu.edu/disclosures/index.shtml
Disability Servicewww.niu.edu/disability/

Offered Degrees

Northern Illinois offers 155 major programs through online and on-site education where 2 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
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Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's Degree620
Master's Degree662
Post Master's Degree30
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship200
Doctor's degree - professional practice40

Special Learning Opportunities

Northern Illinois University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school provides ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
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✔

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