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Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, Illinois

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Overview

Enrollment
16,234
Northern Illinois University overview
Location Dekalb, Illinois
Online niu.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small Suburban
Northern Illinois University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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 22,602 prospective students applied, and 15,922 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 2,285 enrolled in the school.  11,889 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,345 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $9,606 plus fees of $2,872. Northern Illinois is ranked 412 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

6/10
Overall
5/10
Academics
7/10
Resources
6/10
Outcomes
9/10
Value

Northern Illinois is rated within the top 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Easy
Northern Illinois University overview
SAT 940/1170
ACT 19/25
GPA 3.3
Applications Accepted
70.4% 
Northern Illinois University overview
Applications Due May 1, 2023
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $40

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Annual Cost to Attend

Illinois Resident Tuition
$9,606
In State Costs for Northern Illinois University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,300
Other Fees$2,872
Room and Board $11,000
Budget for Other Expenses$2,440
Total One Year Cost$27,218
Out of State Resident Tuition
$9,606
Out of State Costs for Northern Illinois University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,300
Other Fees$2,872
Room and Board $11,000
Budget for Other Expenses$2,440
Total One Year Cost$27,218

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$47,600 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
56% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Northern Illinois University students
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.

Current students may use the Northern Illinois University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.