Northern Illinois University

At a Glance Admission, Tuition, Population, and more Updated: July 13, 2024 collegetuitioncompare

Northern Illinois University is a four-year, public school located in Dekalb, IL. It is a R2 university with high research activities. Northern Illinois University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission .

70% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 23,651 applied, 16,505 accepted, and 1,991 enrolled in Northern Illinois. 923 men and 1,065 women first-time, full-time students enrolled. Admission Stats

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $13,060 for undergraduate programs and $9,176 for graduate programs. Tuition has increased by 4.43% compared to last year at Northern Illinois University. Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

10,082 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $11,178. For freshmen, 2,343 students (99%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $13,565. Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 15,414 students enrolled Northern Illinois in 2025. By gender, 6,960 men and 8,454 women students are enrolled. There are 11,348 undergraduate and 4,066 graduate students. More Demographics Stats

167 Major Programs

11 programs through online 97 graduate programs Bachelor's Master's Doctorate Post-graduate Certificate Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Northern Illinois is 49%. The retention rate is 70% for full-time and 70% for part-time students. Graduation Rate 49% Retention Rate 70% Students to Faculty Ratio 15 to 1 More Stats

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 1,096 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Northern Illinois and the average faculty salary is $99,800. The studetns to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. There are 3,062 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $73,297. Number of Faculties 1,096 Average Faculty Salary $99,800 Number of Staffs 3,062 Average Staff Salary $73,297

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning (online classes) ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certificate Academic/career counseling Employment services for students Placement services On-Campus Daycare Libraries See More

Athletics

Northern Illinois University is a member of Mid-American Conference (MAC). See All Members

Dekalb, IL