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Northeastern Illinois University

Chicago, IL

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Acceptance Rate

75%

Chicago, IL

Location

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

75%

Test Policy

Optional

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Application Fee

$30

Academics

Student-Faculty Ratio

9:1

Programs Offered

10

Full-Time Faculty

286

Women Faculty

53%

Research Spending

$69Mper year

Degree Levels Offered

Bachelor's
Master's

Most popular fields of study by degrees awarded.

Special Education and Teaching, General

58 grads

Educational Leadership and Administration, General

45 grads

Elementary Education and Teaching

39 grads

Secondary Education and Teaching

37 grads

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

33 grads

Communication and Media Studies, Other

32 grads

English Language and Literature, General

27 grads

Reading Teacher Education

18 grads

Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

17 grads

General Studies

10 grads

Student Body

Total Enrollment

5,734

4,226 undergrad • 1,508 grad

Undergraduate

4,226

Graduate

1,508

International

4%
  • White

    21%

  • Black / African American

    9%

  • Hispanic / Latino

    49%

  • Asian

    7%

  • Other / Multi-racial

    14%

Campus Life

Varsity Athletics

NAIA

Housing

On-Campus Housing

Yes

Housing Capacity

426beds

Athletics

Athletic Association

NAIA

ROTC & Veteran Support

Army

Yes

Navy

No

Air Force

Yes

Veteran’s Programs Available

Credit for military training

Yes

Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services

Yes

Recognized student veteran organization

Yes

Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU

Yes

Cost & Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,091per year

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,182per year

Estimated Cost

$30,460per year

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Aid

87%

Receiving Pell Grants

81%

Average Grant

$12,876

Average Federal Loan

$6,710

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Outcomes & Earnings

Retention Rate

52%

4 Years Graduation Rate

32%

6 Years Graduation Rate

42%

Median 10-Year Earnings

$52,234

52% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Northeastern Illinois University and return in the fall. 32% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 42% graduate within 6 years.

Graduation Rate

4-year grads

32%

4-5 years

10%

6-8 years

3%

Non-grad

55%

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Key Statistics

Type

Public

Tuition

$10,091

Acceptance

75%

Undergrads

4,226

4-Year Grad Rate

32%

Endowment

$14M

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Chicago, IL 60625-4699

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