Northern Illinois University is a large public university located in Dekalb, IL ranked 23rd in Illinois. It has a total of 13,922 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, with a 48.35% acceptance rate. Northern Illinois University offers 141 different majors and is best known for its Community Health Services, Art Teacher Education, and Clinical Nutrition Services programs (nationally ranked 8th, 16th, and 17th respectively). With an annual tuition of $9,466 per year, Northern Illinois University is relatively cheap. 54.48% of students graduate beginning the next phase of their lives, joining the labor force. After finishing their studies, alumni go on to earn more or less $45,500 per year, which is 10% over the national median.