Northeastern Illinois University School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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$11,462
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$21,161
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Northeastern Illinois University
Northeastern Illinois University is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Chicago, Illinois. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,423, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 58%. The university offers 41 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 21%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $11,462, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $21,161.
$11,462
Avg in-state tuition
$21,161
Avg out-of-state tuition
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This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
Acceptance Rate Insight
58% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
59% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
21% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Test scores Required
High school rank Required
High school GPA Not required or recommended
Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 910-1120
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 15-22
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 910-1120
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 15-22
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
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Number of Students Enrolled
21%
Online Student Enrollment
13:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Hispanic
36%
White
31%
Black
10%
Unknown
9%
Asian
9%
Non-U.S. Citizen
3%
Two or more races
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
59%
Socio-economic diversity
70% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
70%
State Grant Aid
64%
Institution Grant Aid
23%
Pell Grant
70%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$35k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$15k
Average student debt after graduation
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.