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Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, IL • public • DI | MAC | FBS
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Acceptance
70.5%
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Grad Rate
50%
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Cost
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Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Suburban (Suburb: Small )
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
$23,892
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$23,892
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $9,792
Out-of-state: $9,792
Room & Board
$1,300
Books & Supplies
$12,800
Students Receiving Pell Grants
88%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
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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