Northern Illinois University Trade Programs
Northern Illinois University is a public institution located in Dekalb, Illinois. Dekalb is a good match for students who enjoy the safety and convenience of the suburbs.
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Where Is Northern Illinois University?

Contact details for NIU are given below.
Contact Details | |
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Address: | 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy., Dekalb, IL 60115-2828 |
Phone: | 800-892-3050 |
Website: | www.niu.edu |
Can I Afford NIU?
In State | Out of State | |
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Tuition | $9,792 | $9,792 |
Fees | $2,714 | $2,714 |
Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
On Campus Room and Board | $12,800 | $12,800 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $2,836 | $2,836 |
Student Loan Debt
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At NIU, approximately 59% of students took out student loans averaging $6,377 a year. That adds up to $25,508 over four years for those students.
Northern Illinois University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are also 4,492 graduate students at the school.
Gender Diversity
Of the 10,472 full-time undergraduates at NIU, 46% are male and 54% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity
The racial-ethnic breakdown of Northern Illinois University students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 596 |
Black or African American | 2,139 |
Hispanic or Latino | 2,206 |
White | 4,927 |
International Students | 156 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 448 |
Geographic Diversity
Illinois students aren't the only ones who study at Northern Illinois University. At this time, 20 states are represented by the student population at the school.
Over 78 countries are represented at NIU. The most popular countries sending students to the school are India, China, and Saudi Arabia.
Northern Illinois University Trade School Concentrations
The table below shows the number of awards for each concentration.
Major | Bachelor’s | TOTAL |
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Engineering Technology | 58 | 58 |
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | 45 | 45 |
Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology | 19 | 19 |
Athletic Training | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 122 | 122 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- Image Credit: By Andy McMurray under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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