Overview
Student Population
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 4,885 prospective students applied, and 2,965 were granted admission. Of those admitted 378 enrolled in the school. 3,532 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,587 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $9,893 plus fees of $1,934. Northeastern Illinois University is ranked 592 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Northeastern Illinois University is rated within the lower 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Northeastern Illinois University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#592 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#213 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#34 in Best Colleges in Illinois
#9 in Best Public Colleges in Illinois
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#92 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 810/1010 |
| ACT | 15/21 |
| GPA | 3.07 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 1, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $30 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Illinois Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,400 |
| Other Fees | $1,934 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $9,698 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,309 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,234 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,400 |
| Other Fees | $1,934 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $9,698 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,309 |
| Total One Year Cost | $40,127 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular 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% |
Other Colleges to Consider
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=147776 IPEDS survey data for Northeastern Illinois University.
Current students may use the Northeastern Illinois University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.