Northeastern Illinois University

Chicago, IL • public

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 4,900 • Total: 6,962

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

5500 N Saint Louis Ave
Chicago, IL
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Website

www.neiu.edu

Region

Midwest

Carnegie Classification

Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 2,119 (43.2%) • Female: 2,781 (56.8%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	383	7.8%
Black/African American	502	10.2%
Hispanic/Latino	2,518	51.4%
White	802	16.4%
Two or More Races	83	1.7%
International	112	2.3%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

70.4%

5,971 admitted from 8,481 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Sometimes Required

Application Types Offered

RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

RD:	07/29/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

16.8%

4-Year Graduation Rate

4.0%

Freshman Retention Rate

61.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

20.4:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$22,653

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$32,996

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $10,343
Out-of-state: $20,686

Room & Board

$10,390

Books & Supplies

$1,920

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$13,709
$30,001-48,000	$12,824
$48,001-75,000	$15,077
$75,001-110,000	$20,464
$110,001+	$25,001

Students Receiving Pell Grants

72%

💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

3.0 GPA

In-State Awards

$1,000-$2,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$1,000-$2,000/yr

Multi-Year Awards

$500-$5,000 total

4 automatic scholarships (15 total)

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Common questions about Northeastern Illinois University

What is Northeastern Illinois University's acceptance rate?

Northeastern Illinois University accepts 70% of applicants, from 8,481 applications.

How much does Northeastern Illinois University cost?

Tuition and fees are $10,343 in-state and $20,686 out-of-state. Families earning under $30,000 pay $13,709 on average after aid.

Does Northeastern Illinois University require SAT or ACT scores?

Northeastern Illinois University requires test scores from some applicants.

What is Northeastern Illinois University's graduation rate?

17% of students graduate within six years.