Northern Illinois University
Public, 4-year
1425 W. Lincoln Hwy., Dekalb, IL 60115-2828
Quick Facts
11,277
Total Enrollment
70%
Acceptance Rate
50%
Graduation Rate
$46,113
Median Earnings (6yr)
$12,700
In-State Tuition
$12,909
Avg Net Price
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
About Northern Illinois University
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Size | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy. |
| City | Dekalb, IL |
| ZIP Code | 60115-2828 |
| County | DeKalb County |
President/Chief Administrator: Lisa Freeman (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 11,277 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 53% |
| Male | 47% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 42.1% |
| Black | 21.3% |
| Hispanic | 25.1% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2.2% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 1.4% |
| Unknown | 0.8% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 9.8% |
| Part-Time Students | 12.3% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$12,700
In-State Tuition
$12,700
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,214
Total Cost of Attendance
$12,909
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 46% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 49% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 46% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $22,162 |
| Median Total Debt | $16,250 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $37,991 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 60% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $9,047 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $9,740 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $12,674 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $17,806 |
| $110,001+ | $21,307 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$46,113
6 Years After
$51,305
8 Years After
$57,808
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $27,951 | 75th percentile: $67,518
Earnings by Family Income Background
$42,306
Low Income
$47,518
Middle Income
$49,423
High Income
Student Outcomes
70%
Full-Time Retention
43%
Part-Time Retention
50%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$10,531
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$13,260
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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