Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North Street Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
Chicago, IL 60625
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https://www.neiu.edu/| Feature | Note |
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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 |
| Feature | Note |
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| Number of full time, freshmen men | 250 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 283 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 533 |
| Number of part time, freshmen men | 12 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 22 |
| Total number of part time freshmen | 34 |
| Total number of freshmen men | 262 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 305 |
| Total number of freshmen | 567 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 1,111 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 1,468 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 2,579 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 698 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 949 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 1,647 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 1,809 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 2,417 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 4,226 |
| Number of male graduate students | 504 |
| Number of female graduate students | 1,004 |
| Total number of graduate students | 1,508 |
| Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 2,313 |
| Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 3,421 |
| Total enrollment | 5,734 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 7% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 52% |
| White | 15% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 8% |
| 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 | 37% |
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| Tuition year | 2025-2026 |
| In-state tuition | $10,343 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $20,686 |
| Fees | $2,040 |
| Books and supplies | $1,920 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $10,810 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
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| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), state financial aid form |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | February 15 |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2024-2025 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $2,821 |
| For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 82% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
| Loan | $1,721 |
| Scholarship or grant | $3,066 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $2,863 |
| For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 74% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
| Loan | $2,411 |
| Scholarship or grant | $2,992 |
| * "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 | 488 |
| Number of freshmen who received aid | 442 |
| Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 2,104 |
| Number of undergraduates who received aid | 1,914 |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 42% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $19,944 |
| 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 2024-2025 academic year.) |
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| Admissions contact person | Zarrin Kerwell |
| Admissions contact title | Admissions Counselor |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 773-442-4050 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Minimally difficult (about 95% of applicants accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 3,636 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 2,479 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 262 |
| Number of female applicants | 5,295 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 4,135 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 305 |
| Total number of applicants | 8,931 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 6,614 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 567 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | August 1 |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
| 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 |
| Submit these items: | |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| High school GPA | Very important |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Not considered |
| Standardized test scores | Not considered |
| High school class rank | Not 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 |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Not considered |
| First generation college student | 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 |
| SAT math | |
| 400 - 499 | 29% |
| 500 - 599 | 31% |
| 600 - 699 | 2% |
| 700 - 800 | 2% |
| ACT score | |
| 12 - 17 | 50% |
| 18 - 23 | 17% |
| 24 - 29 | 33% |
| 30 - 36 | 33% |
| Average ACT score | 18 |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 2.88 |
| Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 34% |
| Percentage in top 25% | 8% |
| Percentage in top 10% | 2% |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 52% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 7% |
| Between four and five years | 9% |
| Between five and six years | 4% |
| Feature | Note |
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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 | 441 |
| Student faculty ratio | 11:1 |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 120 credit hours |
| All students must meet: | |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Evenings | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Accelerated degree | 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 |
| Feature | Note |
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| Percentage of students who live on campus | 9% |
| 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 |
| Feature | Note |
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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 |
| Feature | Note |
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| Grad admissions contact person | Timothy Sheahan |
| Grad admissions contact title | Graduate Admissions Director |
| Grad admissions contact e-mail address | |
| Grad admissions contact phone (local) | 773-442-4050 |
| Number of full time, male graduate students | 140 |
| Number of full time, female graduate students | 262 |
| Total number of full time graduate students | 402 |
| Number of part time, male graduate students | 364 |
| Number of part time, female graduate students | 742 |
| Total number of part time graduate students | 1,106 |
| Total number of male graduate students | 504 |
| Total number of female graduate students | 1,004 |
| Total number of graduate students | 1,508 |
| Number of undergraduate men | 1,809 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 2,417 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 4,226 |
| Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 2,313 |
| Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 3,421 |
| Total enrollment | 5,734 |
| Tuition year | 2024-2025 |
| In-state tuition* | $8,344 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $16,687 |
| Fees | $1,530 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
| Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2024-2025 academic year.) |