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Northeastern Illinois University

Chicago, IL • public
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Acceptance
70.4%
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Grad Rate
17%
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Cost
$17,783 / $28,126

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Large )
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
$17,783
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$28,126
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $10,343
Out-of-state: $20,686
Room & Board
$2,400
Books & Supplies
$5,040
Students Receiving Pell Grants
72%
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