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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 15,693 prospective students applied, and 7,588 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,897 enrolled in the school. 13,184 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,985 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $9,466 plus fees of $5,144. Northern Illinois is ranked 327 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Northern Illinois is rated within the top 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Northern Illinois University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#327 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#97 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#17 in Best Colleges in Illinois
#4 in Best Public Colleges in Illinois
#285 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#21 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 940/1170 |
| ACT | 19/25 |
| GPA | 3.15 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $40 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Illinois Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Other Fees | $5,144 |
| Room and Board | $10,880 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,090 |
| Total One Year Cost | $28,980 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Other Fees | $5,144 |
| Room and Board | $10,880 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,090 |
| Total One Year Cost | $28,980 |
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.
Current students may use the Northern Illinois University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.