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Northern Illinois University is a public institution located in Dekalb, IL. A Smaller Suburban Community offers a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Where Is Northern Illinois University?

Contact information for Northern Illinois University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1425 W. Lincoln Hwy., Dekalb, IL 60115-2828
Phone:	8008923050
Website:	www.niu.edu/
Admissions:	www.niu.edu/Apply/index.shtml
Financial Aid:	www.niu.edu/fa/

How Do I Get Into Northern Illinois University?

You can apply to Northern Illinois University online at: www.niu.edu/admissions/apply/index.shtml

Northern Illinois University is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Northern Illinois University

Here’s what Northern Illinois University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Northern Illinois University?

Northern Illinois University has an acceptance rate of 70%, which means it is fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 12% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Northern Illinois University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	10,235	6,791	66%
Women	13,402	9,707	72%

Can I Afford Northern Illinois University?

The average net price after aid at Northern Illinois University is $12,909. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$10,232
In-State Fees	$2,828
Out-of-State Tuition	$10,232
Out-of-State Fees	$2,828
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$13,060
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$13,060

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 19% of students at Northern Illinois University receive some form of financial aid (2,179 students).

About 86% of students at Northern Illinois University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,589 per student.

47% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,475.

Student Loan Debt

47% of Northern Illinois University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,544 per year.

Northern Illinois University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 5,119 students enrolled at Northern Illinois University, all undergraduate. Northern Illinois University is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 11,277 undergraduate students at Northern Illinois University, approximately 47% are male and 53% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Northern Illinois University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	721
Black or African American	2,368
Hispanic	2,898
White	4,736
American Indian/Alaska Native	56
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	11
Two or More Races	180
Non-Resident	202

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Northern Illinois University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Illinois	1,818
Wisconsin	31
Indiana	16
Iowa	13
Texas	7

Additionally, approximately 1.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Northern Illinois University

Northern Illinois University delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

7,157 undergraduate students at Northern Illinois University took at least one online class — of those, 830 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Northern Illinois University

Northern Illinois University offers 25 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Northern Illinois University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.