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Colleges / Northern Illinois University

Northern Illinois University

De Kalb, IL 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate70%
Acceptance Rate70%

About Northern Illinois University

Northern Illinois University is a public, state school in the town of De Kalb, Illinois. Northern Illinois University was founded in 1895. The college currently enrolls around 16,234 students per year, including 11,834 undergrad students.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Northern Illinois University

It is not difficult to get into Northern Illinois University. Around 70% of applicants get into Northern Illinois University each year. Out of 22,602 applications received in 2022, 15,922 students were offered admission.

Northern Illinois University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 70%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.3
Test Optional May require tests

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Northern Illinois University is locatedin De Kalb, Illinois, near the city of Chicago.

If you would like to see Northern Illinois University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 88 to De Kalb, or book a flight to the nearest airport, OHare International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Northern Illinois University and De Kalb are like without leaving home.

College Info

Northern Illinois University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Aug 1

Transfer Applications are Due

Aug 1

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Northern Illinois University is Aug 1.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Northern Illinois University is Aug 1.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

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Northern Illinois University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$24,780

In State

$24,780

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$9,608
$9,608
Fees
$2,872
$2,872
Housing
$11,000
$11,000
Books
$1,300
$1,300

Student Life

Wondering what life at Northern Illinois University is like? There are approximately 16,234 students enrolled at Northern Illinois University, including 11,834 undergraduate students and 4,400 graduate students. 84% percent of students attend school full-time, 94% percent are from IL and 6% percent of students are from other states.

84%

Full Time

16%

Part Time

94%

In State

6%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

16,234

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

70%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$12,480

Out-of-State

$12,480

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Aug 1
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