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1425 W. Lincoln Hwy.
Dekalb, IL 60115-2828
p. 800-892-3050
w. www.niu.edu

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, IL - Enrollment, Demographics, Student Costs

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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Research Universities (high research activity)
UndergraduateBalanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence
GraduateComprehensive doctoral (no medical/veterinary)
Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in
EnrollmentHigh undergraduate
Size & SettingLarge four-year, primarily residential

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringDoctoral degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationN/A
Congressional District1714

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Northern Illinois University?
971st for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $7,260 $7,260 $14,520
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $2,920 $2,920 $2,920
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $345 $345 $614
FT Graduate Tuition $6,576 $6,576 $13,152
FT Graduate Required Fees $2,903 $2,903 $2,903
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $350 $350 $624
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $22,700 $22,700 $30,444
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $12,066 $12,066 $19,810
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $12,066 $12,066 $19,810

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $8,589↓ $9,728 $8,589↓ $9,728 $14,739↓ $16,896
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $1,200(N/C)
On-Campus – Room & Board $7,568↓ $8,344
On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,132↑ $2,100
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$30
Graduate Application Fee$30
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 17,787 (7,915 male / 9,811 female)
Admitted 10,409 (4,755 male / 5,638 female)
Admission rate 59%
First-time Enrollment 3,033 (1,438 male / 1,595 female)
FT Enrollment 2,992 (1,418 male / 1,574 female)
PT Enrollment 41 (20 male / 21 female)
Total Enrollment24,424

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Northern Illinois University use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /   / 
College Prep. Completion
RecommendationsN/A
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scores
TOEFL
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Northern Illinois University accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Football Conference Mid-American Conference
NCAA Basketball Conference Mid-American Conference
NCAA Baseball Conference Mid-American Conference
NCAA Track & Field Conference Mid-American Conference

ACT Test Admission

883rd for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting ACT results 99%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 25
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 17 / 25
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 24

SAT Test Admission

593rd for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting SAT results 3%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 430 / 580
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 450 / 600
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 880 / 1180

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity6,300
Meals per WeekN/A
Room Fee$6,068
Board Fee$3,520

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 536 752 680 708 24 8,036 376 11,112
Accounting 52 20 30 56 406 14 578
Adult and Continuing Education Administration 22 4 34 2 62
Anthropology 4 4 2 8 42 4 64
Apparel and Textiles, General 12 2 4 58 6 82
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 6 6
Art Teacher Education 2 4 4 36 2 48
Art/Art Studies, General 2 12 2 64 4 84
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 2 2 28 32
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 12 10 12 22 2 202 12 272
Business Administration and Management, General 30 34 20 72 438 22 616
Chemistry, General 6 2 4 8 50 4 74
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 6 46 52
Communication Disorders, General 2 20 12 10 172 4 220
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 4 102 28 36 438 22 630
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 2 48 10 38 2 118 2 220
Computer Science 200 8 20 98 4 330
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 6 6 2 74 4 92
Curriculum and Instruction 2 2 2 68 2 76
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) 2 2 6 20 160 14 204
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 6 6 40 4 56
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 16 14 2 78 2 112
Economics, General 8 20 10 20 102 12 172
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other 4 34 2 40
Educational Evaluation and Research 2 2
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 8 6 2 194 10 220
Educational Psychology 6 6
Educational/Instructional Media Design 2 2 2 40 2 48
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 38 4 4 16 64 2 128
Elementary Education and Teaching 2 12 62 16 334 6 432
Engineering Technology, General 2 22 8 18 90 4 144
Engineering/Industrial Management 4 2 4 32 42
English Language and Literature, General 20 12 18 276 10 336
Finance, General 4 4 14 32 208 10 272
Fine/Studio Arts, General 4 14 10 150 4 182
French Language and Literature 2 2 14 2 20
Geography 2 4 4 68 4 82
Geology/Earth Science, General 2 38 4 44
German Language and Literature 2 14 16
Health Teacher Education 2 2 34 4 42
Health and Physical Education, General 2 16 2 106 4 130
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 2 4 4 60 70
History, General 12 22 18 2 222 4 280
Human Development and Family Studies, General 2 28 10 8 206 6 260
Industrial Engineering 52 6 6 8 22 2 96
Journalism 12 12 4 94 8 130
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 32 6 4 2 144 6 194
Management Information Systems, General 12 2 8 14 36
Management Science, General 10 22 6 2 132 4 176
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 2 18 24 24 2 276 18 364
Mathematics, General 2 2 10 8 112 4 138
Mechanical Engineering 22 6 10 16 90 2 146
Music Performance, General 8 2 4 4 66 2 86
Music, General 12 8 54 4 78
Nursing Science (MS, PhD) 6 4 10 2 64 6 92
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 18 38 32 312 12 412
Operations Management and Supervision 4 22 68 4 98
Philosophy 2 50 6 58
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 2 6 14 6 190 2 220
Physical Therapy/Therapist 4 54 58
Physics, General 22 4 26
Political Science and Government, General 6 26 16 16 4 188 14 270
Psychology, General 40 48 16 2 346 18 470
Public Administration 2 2 44 2 50
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH) 8 6 2 2 20 38
Reading Teacher Education 2 12 8 96 4 122
Russian Language and Literature 2 2
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education 6 6
Sociology 50 30 2 4 238 16 340
Spanish Language and Literature 2 38 2 52 4 98
Special Education and Teaching, General 2 8 8 8 234 12 272
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 6 6 2 40 2 56
Statistics, General 18 4 10 32
Taxation 2 2 2 16 46 2 70

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Northern Illinois University 864th for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $68,796 ($73,269 male / $63,294 female)
Number of FT Faculty 921 (508 male / 413 female)
Number of PT Faculty 270
FT Faculty Ratio 3 : 1
Total Benefits $17,649,855

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