Northeastern Illinois University

5500 North Street Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625

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https://www.neiu.edu/
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Main telephone 773-583-4050
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Public or private Public
Type of school University
Date founded 1961
Degrees offered Certificate or diploma, Bachelor's, Master's, Other advanced degrees
School accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Setting Urban (in a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area Chicago
Campus size 67 acres
County Cook
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Number of full time, freshmen men 142
Number of full time, freshmen women 172
Total number of full time freshmen 314
Number of part time, freshmen men 7
Number of part time, freshmen women 9
Total number of part time freshmen 16
Total number of freshmen men 149
Total number of freshmen women 181
Total number of freshmen 330
Number of full time, undergraduate men 1,095
Number of full time, undergraduate women 1,562
Total number of full time undergraduates 2,657
Number of part time, undergraduate men 822
Number of part time, undergraduate women 1,129
Total number of part time undergraduates 1,951
Total number of undergraduate males 1,917
Total number of undergraduate females 2,691
Total number of undergraduate students 4,608
Total enrollment 4,608
American Indian/Alaskan Native Less than 1%
Asian 9%
Black 10%
Hispanic 22%
White 41%
Race/ethnicity unknown 12%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.
Percentage of students from out of state 3%
Percentage of students from outside the US 1%
Percentage of students 25 or older 43%
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Tuition year 2023-2024
In-state tuition $10,343
Out-of-state tuition $25,226
Fees $2,040
Books and supplies $2,400
Undergraduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year.)
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Submit these forms FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), state financial aid form
School year financial aid data is from 2022-2023
Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen $14,819
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package 23%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen
Loan $1,958
Scholarship or grant $11,334
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) $14,074
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package 13%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Loan $2,923
Scholarship or grant $10,645
* "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs.
Number of freshmen who applied for aid 451
Number of freshmen who received aid 395
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid 2,109
Number of undergraduates who received aid 1,800
Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school 84%
Average student loan debt for last graduating class $10,642
Loans
Federal PLUS loans (for parents) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) Yes
Need-based scholarships and grants
Federal Pell Grants Yes
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Yes
Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
State-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
Merit-based scholarships and grants
School-sponsored scholarships in academics Yes
School-sponsored scholarships in art Yes
School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements Yes
School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics Yes
Student employment
Work study Yes
Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... (Financial aid data are for the 2022-2023 academic year.)
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Admissions contact person Zarrin Kerwell
Admissions contact title Admissions Counselor
Admissions contact e-mail Email
Electronic application website Find more information on this website
For incoming students Minimally difficult (about 95% of applicants accepted)
Number of male applicants who enrolled 149
Number of female applicants who enrolled 181
Total number of applicants who enrolled 330
High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted.
Fall* application deadline July 15
Fall transfer application deadline Continuous
Notification date for fall transfer applicants Continuous
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.
Online application available Find more information on this website
Application fee $30
High school GPA Very important
Difficulty of high school courses Considered
Standardized test scores Very important
High school class rank Considered
Recommendations Considered
Application essay Considered
Character/personal qualities Not considered
Interview Not considered
Talent or ability Not considered
Extracurricular activities Not considered
Level of applicant's interest Not considered
Work experience Not considered
Related to a school graduate Not considered
First generation college student Not considered
Racial/ethnic group Not considered
Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time Yes
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general Yes
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject Yes
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) Yes
Age limit on courses to be transferred No limit
Average ACT score 18
Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) 3.1
Percentage in top 50% of their high school class 53%
Percentage in top 25% 17%
Percentage in top 10% 3%
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Certificate or diploma Yes
Bachelor's Yes
Master's Yes
Other advanced degrees Yes
Academic calendar Semesters
Number of faculty on campus 553
Student faculty ratio 10.9:1
Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree 120 credit hours
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements Yes
Internship requirement Depends on major
Math or science requirement Yes
Senior project requirement Depends on major
Evenings Yes
On-line/distance learning Yes
Part time Yes
Summer school Yes
Double major Yes
Honors program Yes
Student-designed major Yes
Domestic exchange available Yes
At these US schools or through this program National Student Exchange
Study abroad available Yes
Army ROTC Yes
Air Force ROTC Yes
Advanced Placement Yes
Independent study Yes
International Baccalaureate Yes
Internships Yes
Computer lab available to students Yes
Discount computer purchase plan available Yes
Online registration for classes Yes
Main library name Ronald Williams Library
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Choral groups Yes
Drama or theater groups Yes
Newspaper Yes
Radio station Yes
National or local fraternities Yes
National or local sororities Yes
Largest clubs and organizations on campus Student Government Association, United Greek Council, ASSW - Association of Student Social Workers, Accounting Associates, Computer Science Society
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Percentage of students who live on campus 5%
School owns or operates housing Yes
Highest year that students are required to live on campus Not required
Housing options Co-ed
Housing is available for students with disabilities Yes
Dorms require a key or code to enter Yes
School owns or operates housing for Single graduate students
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English as a Second Language (ESL) program Yes
Remedial education courses Yes
Health clinic Yes
Low-cost health insurance Yes
Psychological counseling Yes
Orientation Yes
Housing Yes
Services for students with learning disabilities Yes
Child daycare available on campus Yes
Women's center Yes
24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus Yes
Campus patrolled by trained security personnel Yes
Late night transport service Yes
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Alumni networking and mentoring Yes
Career counseling Yes
Career interest testing Yes
Career library Yes
Job bank Yes
Job fairs Yes
Job interviews Yes
Job interview preparation Yes
On campus recruitment by employers Yes
Placement assistance Yes
Résumé preparation assistance Yes
Résumé referral to employers Yes
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Grad admissions contact person Hany Ramirez Mijares
Grad admissions contact title Admissions and Records Specialist II, Graduate Enrollment Services
Grad admissions contact e-mail address Email
Number of undergraduate men 1,917
Number of undergraduate women 2,691
Total number of undergraduate students 4,608
Total enrollment 4,608
Tuition year 2019-2020
In-state tuition* $7,419
Out-of-state tuition* $14,839
Fees $1,325
* Tuition may vary by program
Graduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year.)
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security. If you have questions or concerns about the information displaying please contact Illinois Career Information System.