Back to Colleges Colleges

Northeastern Illinois University

Northeastern Illinois University is a medium, public institution located in Chicago, il. Founded in 1961, Northeastern Illinois University offers undergraduate degrees in 69 majors.

tab-icon

Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 4,058 undergraduates
cost $12,101 undergraduate tuition
background-flourish

Admissions

Will I get into Northeastern Illinois University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 62.7%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average 18
Average high school GPA 2.9
Application fee N/A
Learn more

Key deadlines

June
30
64 days away FAFSA® deadline

Apply ASAP. A lot of aid is first come, first served!

Apply for the FAFSA®
August
01
96 days away Application deadline date

Visit the school's website for more about this option.

Enter to win a $2,000 scholarship*

No essay | Apply in 2 minutes or less

Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Northeastern Illinois University is known for one of its top majors: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. Their student-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
9 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $12,101
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,742
Books & supplies $2,400
Other expenses $7,218
Cost of attendance* $32,461
Average financial aid package $4,693
Estimated cost $27,768 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $22,192
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,742
Books & supplies $2,400
Other expenses $7,218
Cost of attendance* $42,552
Average financial aid package $4,693
Estimated cost $37,859 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

Submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) is the only way to see if you qualify for financial aid.  

Learn more
tuition-background-flourish

*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Scholarships from Northeastern Illinois University

Scholarships are a great way to cover your education costs—it’s free money you don’t need to pay back. Check out these opportunities and apply!

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Northeastern Illinois University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,058, with gender binary students split 41% male and 59% female.

Total enrollment

5,504

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
12%
African American %
7%
Hispanic American %
36%
Asian %
6%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
1%
Unknown %
38%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 5500 N Saint Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60625-4699
phone 773-583-4050
tab-icon

Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

United greek council

Assw - association of student social workers

Accounting associates

Computer science society

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Northeastern Illinois University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Northeastern Illinois University?

Northeastern Illinois University is located in Chicago, il.

What is the acceptance rate at Northeastern Illinois University? 

The acceptance rate for Northeastern Illinois University is 63%.

What’s the average GPA for Northeastern Illinois University?

The average high school GPA for Northeastern Illinois University students was 2.9.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Northeastern Illinois University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Northeastern Illinois University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $129,844.

*No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. Ends 12/31/2025.
See Official Rules.

SLM Education Services, LLC does not provide, and these materials are not meant to convey, financial, tax, or legal advice. Consult your own financial advisor, tax advisor, or attorney about your specific circumstances.

FAFSA® is a registered service mark of U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid.

Certain content is referenced from Peterson’s Data 2024.

N/A means the information was not available or reported.