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Northern Illinois University campus

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Northern Illinois University

  • Public
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
69.8%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹12,44,411Out-of-state
Students
11,301Undergraduates
Students per teacher
15Student to faculty

Admissions planning estimate

69.8% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 34.8%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 70.45%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 70.5% (17,033/24,177; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

70 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 23,244
Offered a place 16,552
Enrolled 2,435

14.7% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

What a year costs

₹26,87,206 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹12,44,411
  • Housing₹13,30,077
  • Books & supplies₹1,12,718
Sticker price ₹26,87,206
After aid (average) ₹12,57,843

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹12,44,411
Out-of-state ₹12,44,411

Average aid awarded: ₹12,51,080 a year.

Outcomes and support

69.6%
Retention
48.7%
Graduation
72%
Get financial aid
7%
From out of state

One teacher for every 15 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 41.9%
Hispanic 25.8%
African American 21%
Asian 6.4%
Multiracial 1.6%
Unknown 0.9%
Native American 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

5 programmes

  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice
  • Bachelor's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Air Force ROTC, Air Science and Operationsbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Apparel and Textilesbachelor
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biomedical/Medical Engineeringbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication Disorders Sciences and Servicesbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminologybachelor
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Servicesbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Generalbachelor
Engineering, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsbachelor
Historybachelor
Hospitality Administration/Managementbachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
Human Services, Generalbachelor
Industrial Engineeringbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Statisticsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate69.79%
Total Applicants23244
Admitted Applicants16552
Enrolled Applicants2435
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementNot required
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹12,44,411
Out-of-State Tuition₹12,44,411
Average Housing Cost₹13,30,077
Books & Supplies₹1,12,718
Average Net Price₹12,57,843
Students Receiving Aid72%
Average Aid Awarded₹12,51,080
Out-of-State Students7%

Student Body Diversity

African American21.04%
Asian6.42%
Hispanic25.75%
White41.9%
Multiracial1.57%
Native American0.53%
Pacific Islander0.11%
International1.76%
Unknown Race0.93%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate48.66%
Retention Rate69.62%
Student/Faculty Ratio15:1
Total Undergraduates11301

Contact

Street Address1425 W Lincoln Hwy
ZIP Code60115
Phone(815) 753-0446
Websitehttps://www.niu.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/