$11,712
$21,177
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details51%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 7,766 |
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| Declined | + 7,214 |
| Total Received | 14,980 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Northeastern Illinois University | Chicago, IL |
| Aurora University | Aurora, IL |
| DePaul University | Chicago, IL |
| Columbia College Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| Loyola University Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| The University of Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| Benedictine University | Lisle, IL |
| Millikin University | Decatur, IL |
| University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign | Champaign, IL |
| Quincy University | Quincy, IL |
| SAT | 1559 |
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| ACT | 1102 |
Northern Illinois University, founded in 1895, is a public university. Its 800-acre campus is located in DeKalb, IL, 65 miles west of Chicago.
| Public/private | Public |
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| Campus Enrollment | 19,015 |
| Established in | 1895 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• ABA (American Bar Association) • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • APA (American Psychological Association) • APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) • AUCC (Associations of Universities and Colleges of Canada) • CEPH (Council on Education for Public Health) • CORE (Council on Rehabilitation Education) • NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences) • NASPAA (National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration) • NCACS (North Central Assn. of Colleges and Schools) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) • NLN (National League for Nursing) • SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools) |
800-acre campus in DeKalb (population: 43,194), 65 miles from Chicago; branch campuses in Hoffman Estates and Rockford. Served by bus; major airport serves Chicago; smaller airport serves Rockford (40 miles); train serves Geneva (35 miles). School operates transportation to Chicago on weekends.
Northern Illinois University
231 North Annie Glidden Road
DeKalb, IL 60115
| Application fee | $40 |
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| Common application accepted | no |
| Application deadline |
March 1 (priority deadline) August 1 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | None |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Required of some |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Recommended SAT or ACT Required |
51%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 7,766 |
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| Declined | + 7,214 |
| Total Received | 14,980 |
Class rank
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Geographical residence
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Katy Saalfeld
Acting Director of Admissions
P: 800 892-3050 (in-state)
F: 815 753-1783
admissions@niu.edu
| Tuition | $9,466 |
| Room & board | $9,690 |
| Additional fees | $2,246 |
| Books & supplies | $1,400 |
| Total | $22,802 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $12,366 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $10,436 |
59%
$12,366
Need-based
| Federal | $31,182,257 |
| State | $20,339,123 |
| Institutional | $13,946,104 |
| Other external | $1,844,802 |
| Total | $67,312,286 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $1,061,350 |
| State | $717,640 |
| Institutional | $5,809,184 |
| Other external | $759,645 |
| Total | $8,347,819 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
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Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | |
| Standardized test scores | Recommended of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of Some |
Minimum transfers must complete
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Not Reported
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 47 |
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| Countries most often represented |
China France India Malaysia South Korea United Kingdom |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
English lab International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Sim Chin
Director, International Student & Faculty Office
815 753-8276
isfo@niu.edu
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