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Northeastern Illinois University

Chicago, Illinois

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Overview

Enrollment
6,440
Northeastern Illinois University overview
Location Chicago, Illinois
Online neiu.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large City
Northeastern Illinois University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing No
Level of Study 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 3,399 prospective students applied, and 2,111 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 330 enrolled in the school.  3,144 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,296 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $10,091 plus fees of $1,973. Northeastern Illinois University is ranked 606 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

5/10
Overall
3/10
Academics
9/10
Resources
4/10
Outcomes
4/10
Value

Northeastern Illinois University is rated within the lower 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Northeastern Illinois University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Extremely Easy
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SAT 810/1010
ACT 15/21
GPA 3.1
Applications Accepted
62.1% 
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Applications Due Jun 1, 2023
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $30

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Annual Cost to Attend

Illinois Resident Tuition
$10,091
In State Costs for Northeastern Illinois University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$2,400
Other Fees$1,973
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $10,742
Budget for Other Expenses$6,309
Total One Year Cost$31,515
Out of State Resident Tuition
$20,182
Out of State Costs for Northeastern Illinois University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$2,400
Other Fees$1,973
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $10,742
Budget for Other Expenses$6,309
Total One Year Cost$41,606

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$40,000 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
23% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Northeastern Illinois University students
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.

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