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Northeastern Illinois University

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5500 N Saint Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60625-4699
Northeastern Illinois University is a public institution located in Chicago, IL. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,170 students, and follows a semester based system. Admissions at Northeastern Illinois University is less competitive with an acceptance rate of 61%, while the annual tuition including fees is $9,893 per year.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,170
Acceptance Rate
61%
SAT Range
810 – 1,010
ACT Range
15 – 21

Admissions

Applicants4,885
Application Fee$30
Admitted2,965
Acceptance Rate61%
Enrolled378
Enrollment Rate13%

Cost & Tuition

Total cost (in-state)$30,234
In-state tuition$9,893
Total cost (out-of-state)$40,127
Out-of-state tuition$19,786
Price calculator website

Financial Aid & Scholarship

Students receiving grant aid
83%
Students receiving financial aid
90%
Financial aid website

Student Loans

Student Body

In-state
98%
Out-of-state
2%
International
0%

Academics

successAccept AP credits
successStudy abroad programs
errorEvening/weekend degree programs
successTeacher certification

Top Majors

Business, Management and Marketing
23%
Liberal Arts and Sciences
11%
Public Administration and Social Services
9%
Computer and Information Sciences
9%
Psychology
8%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
6%
Communication & Journalism
5%
Education
5%
Social Sciences
5%
English Language and Literature
3%

After College

Average (median) Annual Salary

6 years after graduation
$32,700
8 years after graduation
$36,000
10 years after graduation
$37,900

Athletics

Men's Varsity Sports

Women's Varsity Sports

Rankings

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