2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Northern Illinois University is $12,472 for in-state students and $12,700 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $9,066 for in-state students and $9,090 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $12,472 for Illinois residents and $12,932 for out-of-state students based on the tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,066 for Illinois residents and $9,114 for out-of-state students.
2023-24 Tuition & Fees2024-25 Estimation
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$12,472$12,700
Graduate$9,066$9,090
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$12,472$12,932
Graduate$9,066$9,114
The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Northern Illinois University is 70.68% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 13.30%. The average graduation rate is 53%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 15,649 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).
The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $49,800. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Electrical and Electronics Engineering program shows the highest salary with $64,100 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
2024 Northern Illinois Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »70.68% Acceptance Rate / 13.30% Yield
Graduation Rate »53%
Retention Rate65%(full-time), 29% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio7.14% (14 to 1)
Student Population »15,649 (11,429 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$9,294
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$49,800
Average Salary by Field of Study$20,200 - $64,100

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services

Northern Illinois University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Northern Illinois
Online ClassUndergraduate, Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening CollegeYes
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
Northern Illinois provides several student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
On-Campus Student Services at Northern Illinois
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenYes
Library facilities at institutionVarious Library Facilities Provided

Campus Life

The following table illustrates the special characteristics of Northern Illinois. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 4,500. It also offers separate board/meal plans.
Northern Illinois Special Characteristics
Religious AffiliationNot applicable
Has HospitalNo
Offer Medical DegreeNo
Board/Meal PlanYes
Dormitory Capacity4,500

Northern Illinois University Directory Information

Address1425 W. Lincoln Hwy., Dekalb, IL 60115-2828
Phone800-892-3050
WEBSchool's Website
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School Typefour-years, public
Carnegie CategoryResearch University (high research activity)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Northern Illinois University Campus, Dekalb, IL
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