Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University (Northern Illinois) is a four-years, public school located in Dekalb, IL. It is classified as Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The Northern Illinois's 2022 tuition & fees is $14,738 for Illinois residents and $14,738 for out-of-state students. 90% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,435.
The school has a total enrollment of 16,234 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $49,800 and it varies by field of study.
Northern Illinois ranked 227th in National Universities and 29th in Illinois Colleges rankings. Northern Illinois University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
Directory Information
| Address | 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy., Dekalb, IL 60115-2828 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 800-892-3050 |
| WEB | School's Website |
| Admission | Admission Information |
| Online Application | Apply Online |
| Financial Aid | Deadlines and Applications |
| Net Price Calculator | Net Price Calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | Veterans Benefit Information |
| Athletic | Athletic Team Information |
| Disability Service | Disability Services |
| School Type | four-years, public |
| Carnegie Category | Research University (high research activity) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)
2022 Tuition & Fees and 2023 Estimation
For undergraduate school, the 2022 tuition and fees of Northern Illinois University are $14,738 for in-state students and $14,738 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2022 tuition and fees are $11,390 for in-state students and $11,390 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2023 tuition & fees for prospective students is -$1 for Illinois residents and $14,685 for out-of-state students based on the tuition changes over the past five years.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $14,738 | $14,738 |
| Graduate | $11,390 | $11,390 |
Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | -$1 | $14,685 |
The 2022-2023 tuition is announced/published officially by the Northern Illinois directly. The 2023 graduate tuition & fees is not yet announced or vary by program. The estimation is based on the rate of last year. See the Northern Illinois bursar/financial aid page for more information.
Key Stats for Prospective Students
The Acceptance rate at Northern Illinois University is 70.45% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 14.35%. The average graduation rate is 51%. Total 16,234 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.
| Admission Stats » | 70.45% Acceptance Rate / 14.35% Yield |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate » | 51% |
| Retention Rate | 67%(full-time), 39% (part-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6.67% (15 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 16,234 (11,834 undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $9,435 |
| 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. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.
| Online Class | Undergraduate, Graduate |
|---|---|
| ROTC | Army |
| Weekend/Evening College | No |
| Teacher Certification | Yes |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
Northern Illinois provides several student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
| Remedial services | No |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
| Library facilities at institution | Various 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.
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Has Hospital | No |
| Offer Medical Degree | No |
| Board/Meal Plan | Yes |
| Dormitory Capacity | 4,500 |
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