Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Northern Illinois University is -$1 for Illinois residents and $12,700 for out-of-state students. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 1.83% compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($10,771) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,046.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Northern Illinois is $0 for Illinois residents and $12,932 for out-of-state students which is a 1.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.
The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 1.83% compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,636. The Living costs increased by 12.81% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.
Northern Illinois Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $12,472 |
$12,472 | $13,860 |
2023-2024 | - | $12,700 | $15,636 |
Change % 2023-2024 | -100.01% | 1.83% | 12.81% |
2024-2025 | $0 | $12,932 | $17,640 |
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Graduate Tuition & Fees
For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is -$1 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $9,090 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($11,485) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Northern Illinois is $0 for Illinois residents and $9,114 for out-of-state students which is a 0.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Northern Illinois University has a law school and its tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $23,553. See the detailed law school tuition at
Northern Illinois University College of Law page.
Northern Illinois Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $9,066 |
$9,066 | $13,860 |
2023-2024 | -$1 | $9,090 | $15,636 |
Change % 2023-2024 | -100.01% | 0.26% | 12.81% |
2024-2025 | - | $9,114 | $17,640 |
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Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Tuition Per Credit Hour
The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Northern Illinois. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $0 for Illinois residents and $367 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $0 for Illinois residents and $504 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $360 | $360 |
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2023-2024 | $0 | $367 |
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2024-2025 | - | $374 |
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Graduate | 2022-2023 | $503 | $503 |
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2023-2024 | - | $504 |
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2024-2025 | - | $505 |
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges
The next table compares the tuition & fees between Northern Illinois University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Northern Illinois University and Similar Schools
| In-State | Out-of-State |
Northern Illinois University | $12,472 | $12,700 |
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Western Michigan University | $15,298 | $19,098 |
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Ball State University | $10,758 | $28,766 |
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Eastern Michigan University | $16,410 | $15,510 |
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Ohio University-Main Campus | $13,746 | $24,114 |
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Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | $14,081 | $22,070 |