For Educators: Military Resources
Northern Illinois University
Tuition
12,506
Students
17,541
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Small | Suburb
About
Overview
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Students Enrolled
17,541
Graduation Rate
50%
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Admissions
Acceptance Rate70.45%
Apply
24,177
Accepted
17,033
Attend
2,202
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$0
Graduate
$60
Test Scores
SAT Range
N/A
ACT Range
N/A
Application Requirements
High school transcript
Required
High school GPA
Required
Recommendation letter
Not Applicable
Admissions test (SAT or ACT)
Not Applicable
TOEFL (international students)
Required
Completion of college prep program
Required
Demonstration of competencies
Not Applicable
Cost & Aid
Annual Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate
In-State
$12,506
Out-of-State
$12,506
Financial Aid & Student Loans
Financial Aid (Average)
Federal Grants
$4,411
State/Local Grants
$6,310
Institutional/Scholarships
$6,286
Graduate
In-State
$9,090
Out-of-State
$9,090
Student Loans (Average)
Federal Loans
N/A
Other Loans
$11,280
Other Annual Estimated Costs
Food & Housing
$12,800
Books & Supplies
$1,300
Personal Expenses
$2,836
Financial Aid Resources
Financial Aid
Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.
Paying for College Through the Military
Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.
ROTC Programs Available
Reserve Officers Training Corp (ROTC) is a college scholarship program that prepares students to become military officers
Learn more about ROTC
Programs for Service Members and Veterans
Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)
156
Average Assistance
$8,371
DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)
5
Average Assistance
$2,634
Academics
Graduation Rate50%
Student Faculty Ratio15:1
Most Popular Undergraduate Majors
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Computer Science
View All Undergraduate Majors
Most Popular Graduate Programs
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Information Technology
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Management Science
- Computer Science
View All Graduate Programs
Student Body
Students Enrolled17,541
Undergraduate
12,422
Graduate
5,119
Full-Time
77%
Part-Time
23%
Campus Life
Sports
Men's
- Football
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Soccer
- Baseball
- Volleyball
Women's
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Softball
- Basketball
Student Services
Meal Plan
Yes
Counseling Services
Yes
Remedial Services
No
Work-Study
Yes
Placement Services
Yes
Study Abroad
Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes
Yes
On-campus day care for student's children
Yes