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Northeastern Illinois University

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Rating

Public

Type

9,993

Students

$19,397

Tuition

58%

Acceptance

#1576

Ranking

Large City

Campus Setting

Chicago, IL

5500 N Saint Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60625-4699

Northeastern Illinois University is a mid-sized public college located in Chicago, IL ranked 62nd in Illinois. It has a total of 7,584 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, with a 58.48% acceptance rate. Northeastern Illinois University offers 74 different majors and is best known for its General Studies, Physical Education, and Liberal Arts and Sciences programs (respectively ranked 4th, 8th, and 9th in Illinois). With an annual tuition of $9,698 for in-state students and $19,397 for those from out-of-state, Northeastern Illinois University is moderately priced. 41.85% of students graduate moving on to the next chapter of their lives, employment. Open graduating, alumni go on to take in about $37,900 per year, which is 9% less than the national median.
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Cost

$21,161
Above Average

Northeastern Illinois University

$21,161

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$40,388

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$33,713

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

58%Acceptance
Average

Northeastern Illinois University

58%

National

69%
Sat

910 - 1120

83% of students submit

Admissions Yield

16%

ACT

16 - 21

21% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$30

Students

7,584Undergrads
Medium Student Population

Full-Time

94%

Part-Time

6%
Male

44%

In-state

83%

Female

56%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

42%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
9% Social Work8% Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies6% Accounting76% Others

9% Social Work

8% Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

6% Accounting

76% Others

Social Work

9%

177 Graduates

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

8%

161 Graduates

Accounting

6%

122 Graduates

Computer Science

6%

116 Graduates

Educational Leadership and Administration, General

6%

114 Graduates

Psychology, General

6%

114 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

5%

101 Graduates

Business Administration and Management, General

4%

75 Graduates

Communication and Media Studies, Other

4%

72 Graduates

Academics

C+
Professors
StudentsProfessors13:113:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

13

Number of Library Books

464,371

Academic Spend per Student

$14,945

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

48%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$32,700/Year

Northeastern Illinois University

$32,700

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$32,700

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$37,900

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

41%