Northern Illinois University
1425 W. Lincoln Hwy.
Dekalb IL 60115
(800) 892-3050
General Information
- Campus Setting
Suburb: Small
- Type of School
Public
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
24,397 (18,431 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctorate degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
76% / 24%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
47% / 53%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
74% / 26%
- In-State / Out-of-State
97% / 3%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$9,394
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$16,654
- Room & Board$9,588
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
N/A
- Average Financial Aid Package$10,834
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants17,307
- Students Admitted
10,072
(58%)
- Students Enrolled2,881
(17%)
- Average High School GPA3.1
- Students in top 10% of HS Class9%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
470-570
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
485-585
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
450-560
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
19-24
See More About Admissions »
Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Finance, General
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Management Information Systems, General
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Management Science, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Operations Management and Supervision
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Taxation
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Journalism
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer Science
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Education
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Adult and Continuing Education Administration
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Art Teacher Education
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
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Educational Evaluation and Research
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Educational/Instructional Media Design
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Health Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Reading Teacher Education
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Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Engineering
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
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Industrial Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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Engineering Technology, General
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Engineering/Industrial Management
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
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Apparel and Textiles, General
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Human Development and Family Studies, General
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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French Language and Literature
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German Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Communication Disorders, General
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Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
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Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
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Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
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Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Physical Therapy/Therapist
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Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
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History
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History, General
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Legal professions and studies
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Law (LLB, JD)
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Statistics, General
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Health and Physical Education, General
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
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Physical sciences
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Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Educational Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Public administration and social service professions
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Public Administration
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Social sciences
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Anthropology
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Economics, General
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Geography
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology
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Visual and performing arts
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Music Performance, General
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Music, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants17,307
- Students Admitted
10,072
(58%)
- Students Enrolled2,881
(17%)
- Average High School GPA3.1
- Students in top 10% of HS Class9%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class33%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class75%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
470-570
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
485-585
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
450-560
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
19-24
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$30
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application Deadline08/01
- High School RankRequired
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRequired
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$9,394
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$16,654
- Room & Board$9,588
- Books & Supplies$700
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, In-StateN/A
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, Out-of-StateN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial AidN/A
- Average Financial Aid Package$10,834
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
- Federal Grants30%$4,273
- Pell Grants29%$3,225
- Other Federal Grants25%$1,352
- State & Local Grants43%$4,757
- Institutional Grants21%$2,552
- Federal Loans62%$4,184
- Non-Federal Loans11%$10,231
Questions, Answers and Advice
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