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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.
Key stats
Admissions
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Acceptance rate
62.7%
SAT score average
N/A
ACT score average
18
Average high school GPA
2.9
Application fee
N/A
Key deadlines
June
30
64 days away
FAFSA® deadline
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August
01
96 days away
Application deadline date
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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
Popular degree programs
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Computer Science and Information Technology
Social Sciences and Psychology
Education and Teaching
Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Law and Legal Studies
Popular majors
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Computer Science
Psychology, General
Social Work
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Educational Administration and Supervision
Accounting and Related Services
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
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
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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.
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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
5,504Enrollment 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
Campus info
Popular clubs & activities
Student government association
United greek council
Assw - association of student social workers
Accounting associates
Computer science society

Athletics
NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
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.
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