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Located in Dekalb, Illinois, Northern Illinois University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 14,157 prospective students applied, and 7,698 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,856 enrolled in the school. 13,184 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,985 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $9,465 plus fees of $5,152. Northern Illinois is ranked 342 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Northern Illinois is rated within the top 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Admission Standards
| SAT | 970/1190 |
| ACT | 19/25 |
| GPA | 3.15 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
Annual Cost to Attend
Illinois Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Other Fees | $5,152 |
| Room and Board | $10,880 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,220 |
| Total One Year Cost | $29,117 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Other Fees | $5,152 |
| Room and Board | $10,880 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,220 |
| Total One Year Cost | $29,117 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 18% |
| Health Professions | 15% |
| Social Sciences | 11% |
| Education | 9% |
| Communication | 9% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=147703 IPEDS survey data for Northern Illinois University.