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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | |||
Location | Chicago, IL | |||
Setting | Large City | |||
Enrollment | 5,756 | |||
Type | Public 4 Year | |||
National Ranking | #629 | |||
Religious Affiliation | - | |||
Status | Non-profit | |||
Website | neiu.edu | |||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | |||
Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | |||
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Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | |||
Room & Board | $10,742 | |||
Avg Net Price | $14,262 | |||
Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | |||
% Receiving Grant Aid | 85% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | |||
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Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
Applied | 4,603 | |||
Admitted | 2,886 | |||
Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | |||
Enrolled % | 17.9% | |||
Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | |||
Typical High School Grades | B | |||
Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | |||
Applicant Competition | Low | |||
ACT Range | 15/21 | |||
SAT Range | 810/1010 | |||
Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | |||
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Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | |||
Graduation Rate | 23% | |||
Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | |||
Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | |||
Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | |||
Median Loan Payment | $149 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | |||
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% Men | 39% | |||
% Women | 61% | |||
Racial Diversity | Very High | |||
HBCU | No | |||
% White | 33% | |||
% Black | 10% | |||
% Hispanic | 37% | |||
% Native American | 0% | |||
% Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
% Two or More Races | 2% | |||
% International | 4% | |||
% Unknown Race | 3% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | |||
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% In-State | 97% | |||
% Out-of-State | 2% | |||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | |||
Campus Housing | No | |||
Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
Meal Plan | No | |||
Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/