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Northern Illinois University
Snapshot
Status
Public
Acceptance Rate
71%
SAT Range
-
ACT Range
-
Student/Faculty Ratio
19:1
Total Enrollments
15,649
Total Cost
$27,822
Net Average Cost of Attendance
$13,884
Main Address
1425 W. Lincoln Hwy.
Dekalb, IL 60115-2828
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Rankings
Overall Scores
A-
Admissions & Acceptance
B
Retention & Graduation
A-
Instructors & Faculty
A-
Financial Resources

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Contact Info
Contact & Location
Phone Number
(800) 892-3050
Website
www.niu.edu
Location
1425 W. Lincoln Hwy.
Dekalb, IL 60115-2828
Setting
Small Suburb
Key Info, Costs & Aid
Selectivity
Acceptance Rate (2022)
Completion Rate (2022)
Student Body
Total Enrollments (2022) 15,649
Women 54%
Men 46%
Total Enrollments (2022) 15,649
White 47%
Hispanic or Latino 20%
Black or African American 17%
International (Non-Citizen) 6%
Asian 6%
Multiracial 3%
Unknown 1%
Native American 0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0%
Costs
In State Tuition (2022)
$9,790
Out of State Tuition (2022)
$9,790
Books
$1,300
On Campus Room & Board
$11,420

* These statistics utilize the most recently released data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

Degree Overview
Degrees
Total Awards (2022) 4,404
Bachelor's 65%
Master's 27%
Doctoral 7%
Certificate 1%
Total Awards (2022) 4,404
Education and Liberal Arts 25%
Business 20%
Human and Social Sciences 14%
Healthcare 12%
Engineering 8%
Mathematics and Science 7%
Computer Technology 5%
Art and Design 4%
Legal and Law 2%
Communication and Media 0%
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Sources for school statistics and data include U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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Accreditation
Accreditation
Accredited By
Higher Learning Commission
Specialized Accreditations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
  • Didactic Program in Dietetics
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
  • Law (LAW) - Professional schools
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
  • Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
  • Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
  • School Psychology (SCPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
  • Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
  • Clinical doctoral program in Audiology
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
  • Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
  • Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
Council on Education for Public Health
  • Public Health Programs (PHPG) - Graduate level program offered outside a school of public health
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
  • Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools

Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)

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3.64285 Based on 14 Reviews
Career Preparation
A-
Students and Culture
A-
Facilities
B+
Activities and Groups
B+
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3.7857142857143 Based on 12 Reviews
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3.5 Based on 9 Reviews
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