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Northern Illinois University

Public, 4-year

1425 W. Lincoln Hwy., Dekalb, IL 60115-2828

(800) 892-3050

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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

Business 18%
Health Professions 16%
Education 9%
Psychology 8%
Engineering 7%
Social Sciences 5%
Visual/Performing Arts 5%
Computer Science 4%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

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)

Contact Information

Phone: (800) 892-3050

Website: Visit Site

Admissions: Apply Now

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