Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University (NIU) is a public research university in DeKalb, Illinois, United States. It was founded as "Northern Illinois State Normal School" in 1895 by Illinois Governor John P. Altgeld, initially to provide the state with college-educated teachers. In addition to the main campus in DeKalb, it has satellite centers in Chicago, Naperville, Rockford, and Oregon, Illinois. The university is composed of seven degree-granting colleges and has a student body of approximately 16,000. NIU is one of seven public universities in Illinois that compete in NCAA Division I. The athletic teams are known as the Huskies and compete in the Mountain West as a football only member while their remaining teams play in the Horizon League.
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70%
Acceptance
$13,391
Net price
11,301
Enrollment
49%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
70%
Acceptance rate
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SAT average
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ACT midpoint
Cost & Financial Aid
$13,391
Average net price
$13,248
In-state tuition
$13,248
Out-of-state tuition
$14,160
Room & board
$1,200
Books & supplies
$28,851
Total cost of attendance
47%
Students receiving Pell grants
47%
Students with federal loans
$22,162
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$57,808
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$46,113
Median earnings (6 yrs)
49%
Graduation rate
70%
Retention rate
82%
Earn more than a HS grad
$14,474
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
11,301
Total enrollment
11%
Part-time
21
Avg. age at entry
38%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Northern Illinois University FAQ
Is Northern Illinois University a public or private school?
Northern Illinois University is a public institution located in Dekalb, IL.
What is the acceptance rate at Northern Illinois University?
Northern Illinois University has an acceptance rate of 70%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Northern Illinois University cost?
The average annual net price at Northern Illinois University is $13,391 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $13,248.
What is the graduation rate at Northern Illinois University?
About 49% of students at Northern Illinois University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Northern Illinois University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Northern Illinois University students earn a median of $57,808 per year.
How many students attend Northern Illinois University?
Northern Illinois University enrolls about 11,301 students.
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