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Northeastern Illinois University

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Public, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Large | Urban

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

15:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$12,101

Out of state

$22,192
Graduate

In state

$9,299

Out of state

$17,090

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
94%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 69.0% $5,508
State/local grants 75.0% $5,024
Institutional grants 85.0% $6,229
Loans 9.0% $6,513

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$10,742 per year

Books & Supplies

$2,400 per year

Personal Expenses

$7,218 per year

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Computer Science
  • Social Work
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Psychology, General
  • Accounting
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Social Work
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Full List of Programs

Graduate ProgramsX

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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
62.7%
  • Apply 4,603
  • Accepted 2,886
  • Attend 516

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$30
Graduate
$30

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required
  • High school GPA

    Not applicable
  • Recommendation letter

    Not applicable
  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable
  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required
  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Not applicable
  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
61%
Male Students
39%

Student Ethnicities
  1. Hispanic/Latino36.95%
  2. Caucasian28.58%
  3. Black10.86%
  4. Not Specified9.83%
  5. Asian9.02%
  6. Two Or More Ethnicities4.49%
  7. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.17%
  8. American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

7,862

Undergraduate students

5,399

Graduate students

2,463

Full Time Students
52%
Part Time Students
48%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children
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