Northeastern Illinois University
Overview
Student Population
8,984| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Online | neiu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | No |
| Religious Affiliation | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Chicago, Illinois, Northeastern Illinois University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 6,788 prospective students applied, and 4,710 were granted admission. Of those admitted 830 enrolled in the school. 4,501 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,483 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2017/2018, excluding room and board, is $9,055 plus fees of $1,681. Northeastern Illinois University is ranked 1322 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2019 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Getting In
Admission Standards
Extremely Easy| SAT | 990/1120 |
| ACT | 15/19 |
| GPA | 2.87 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 1, 2020 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Illinois Resident Tuition
$9,055| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,400 |
| Other Fees | $1,681 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $11,424 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,489 |
| Total One Year Cost | $31,049 |
Out of State Tuition
$18,111| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,400 |
| Other Fees | $1,681 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $11,424 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,489 |
| Total One Year Cost | $40,105 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
$40,000 per yearBachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
23% within 6 yearsPopular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 20% |
| Education | 14% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 10% |
| Social Sciences | 9% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=147776 IPEDS survey data for Northeastern Illinois University.
