Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, IL • public • I | MAC | FBS

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Suburban

Student Population

Undergrad: 12,379 • Total: 17,359

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

1425 W. Lincoln Hwy.
Dekalb, IL
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Website

www.niu.edu

Region

Midwest

Carnegie Classification

R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 5,821 (47.0%) • Female: 6,558 (53.0%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	825	6.7%
Black/African American	2,603	21.0%
Hispanic/Latino	3,075	24.8%
White	5,273	42.6%
Two or More Races	263	2.1%
International	175	1.4%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

70.5%

17,033 admitted from 24,177 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

Application Types Offered

RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

RD:

Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

49.6%

4-Year Graduation Rate

33.4%

Freshman Retention Rate

70.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

15.6:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$25,590

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$25,590

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $10,230
Out-of-state: $10,230

Room & Board

$14,160

Books & Supplies

$1,200

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$10,126
$30,001-48,000	$9,854
$48,001-75,000	$12,797
$75,001-110,000	$17,612
$110,001+	$21,834

Students Receiving Pell Grants

88%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

I

Conference

MAC

Football

FBS

Men's Sports (7)

Baseball Basketball Football (FBS) Golf Soccer Tennis Wrestling

Women's Sports (10)

Basketball Cross Country Golf Gymnastics Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor) Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

3.0 GPA

In-State Awards

$1,000-$7,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$1,000-$7,000/yr

Multi-Year Awards

$1,000 total

10 automatic scholarships (13 total)

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Common questions about Northern Illinois University

What is Northern Illinois University's acceptance rate?

Northern Illinois University accepts 70% of applicants, from 24,177 applications.

How much does Northern Illinois University cost?

Tuition and fees are $10,230. Families earning under $30,000 pay $10,126 on average after aid.

Does Northern Illinois University require SAT or ACT scores?

Northern Illinois University does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission.

What is Northern Illinois University's graduation rate?

50% of students graduate within six years.