For Educators: Military Resources
Northern Illinois University
Tuition
13,060
Students
17,359
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Small | Suburb
About
Overview
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Students Enrolled
17,359
Graduation Rate
49%
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Admissions
Acceptance Rate69.79%
Apply
23,651
Accepted
16,505
Attend
1,991
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
$13,060
Out-of-State
$13,060
Financial Aid & Student Loans
Financial Aid (Average)
Federal Grants
$5,938
State/Local Grants
$7,478
Institutional/Scholarships
$6,121
Graduate
In-State
$9,176
Out-of-State
$9,176
Student Loans (Average)
Federal Loans
N/A
Other Loans
$11,762
Other Annual Estimated Costs
Food & Housing
$14,160
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Personal Expenses
$2,422
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)
154
Average Assistance
$9,336
DoW Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)
5
Average Assistance
$1,350
Academics
Graduation Rate49%
Student Faculty Ratio15:1
Most Popular Undergraduate Majors
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Computer Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
View All Undergraduate Majors
Most Popular Graduate Programs
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
- Special Education and Teaching, General
View All Graduate Programs
Student Body
Students Enrolled17,359
Undergraduate
12,379
Graduate
4,980
Full-Time
78%
Part-Time
22%
Campus Life
Sports
Men's
- Football
- Baseball
- Wrestling
- Soccer
- Basketball
Full List of Men Sports
Women's
- Track and Field (Indoor)
- Track and Field (Outdoor)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Gymnastics
Full List of Women's Sports
Student Services
Meal Plan
No
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
Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.