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Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL · Public · Small suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 70%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $14,505
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- Median earnings
- $61,351
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Northern Illinois University is a public college in Dekalb, IL with 11,301 undergraduates. It admits 70% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $14,505 per year ($12,319 for families earning under $30,000). 49% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $61,351 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 70%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 24,177
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 17,033
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 13%
- of admitted students enrolled
What Northern Illinois University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankRequired
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $29,642
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $13,792
- Out-of-state tuition
- $13,792
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$12,319
- $30–48k$11,502
- $48–75k$13,387
- $75–110k$20,105
- $110k+$24,295
Get a personal estimate with Northern Illinois University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- Freshman retention
- 70%
- Median earnings
- $61,351
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,555
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 11,301
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 52%
- White42%
- Hispanic26%
- Black21%
- Asian6%
Northern Illinois University FAQ
What is Northern Illinois University's acceptance rate?+
Northern Illinois University admits 70% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
Is Northern Illinois University test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to Northern Illinois University?+
In Fall 2023, 24,177 students applied to Northern Illinois University and 17,033 were admitted; 2,202 enrolled.
Does Northern Illinois University consider legacy status?+
No. Northern Illinois University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Northern Illinois University require an essay?+
Northern Illinois University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Northern Illinois University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $29,642 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $14,505.
What is Northern Illinois University's graduation rate?+
49% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 147703 · How we use this data
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