Northern Illinois University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

70.5%

Acceptance Rate

11,277

Undergrads

$12,909

Net Price / Year

49.6%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Northern Illinois University

Northern Illinois University is a public 4-year institution located in Dekalb, IL. The school enrolls approximately 15,414 students. With an acceptance rate of 70.5%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 15,414

Men 6,960

Women 8,454

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 45.6%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 70%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

New England Commission of Higher Education National Association of Schools of... National Association of Schools of... National Association of Schools of... Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission

Transfer Activity

2 athletes transferred in · 2 transferred out

Admissions Data

70.5%

Acceptance Rate

23,651

Applications

1,991

Enrolled

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	23,651	16,505	1,991	69.8%
2022	25,961	18,348	2,440	70.7%
2020	16,690	9,888	2,047	59.2%
2018	14,157	7,698	1,856	54.4%
2016	14,980	7,766	1,802	51.8%

Costs & Financial Aid

$12,909

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

45.6%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

49.6%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

50 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Psychology, General.	188	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	174	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	171	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	164	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	159	N/A	N/A
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.	157	N/A	N/A
Marketing.	152	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	146	N/A	N/A
Computer Science.	134	N/A	N/A
Mechanical Engineering.	123	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	116	N/A	N/A
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.	107	N/A	N/A
Engineering Technology, General.	101	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	99	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	97	N/A	N/A
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.	90	N/A	N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.	90	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	87	N/A	N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.	84	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.	83	N/A	N/A
Law.	80	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	78	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	75	N/A	N/A
Sociology.	72	N/A	N/A
Computer Science.	65	N/A	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.	62	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	61	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	60	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	59	N/A	N/A
Industrial Engineering.	58	N/A	N/A
Public Health.	56	N/A	N/A
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.	54	N/A	N/A
Special Education and Teaching.	53	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	42	N/A	N/A
Educational/Instructional Media Design.	40	N/A	N/A
History.	39	N/A	N/A
Music.	37	N/A	N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.	34	N/A	N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.	34	N/A	N/A
Special Education and Teaching.	34	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	33	N/A	N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.	33	N/A	N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.	33	N/A	N/A
Public Administration.	32	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	31	N/A	N/A
Music.	29	N/A	N/A
Journalism.	28	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	27	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	27	N/A	N/A
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	26	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$24,939,848

Total Athletics Expenses

$24,939,848

Total Athletics Revenue

415

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Football	Men	118	$9,254,076	$9,254,076	N/A
Basketball	Coed	29	$4,399,287	$4,399,287	N/A
Soccer	Coed	56	$1,526,554	$1,526,554	N/A
Baseball	Men	39	$1,167,240	$1,167,240	N/A
Golf	Coed	16	$1,032,535	$1,032,535	N/A
Softball	Women	29	$866,716	$866,716	N/A
Volleyball	Women	16	$851,935	$851,935	N/A
Gymnastics	Women	24	$679,774	$679,774	N/A
Tennis	Coed	18	$670,062	$670,062	N/A
Wrestling	Men	38	$505,295	$505,295	N/A
Track and Field (Outdoor)	Women	30	$335,398	$335,398	N/A
Track and Field (Indoor)	Women	32	$335,398	$335,398	N/A
Cross Country	Women	11	$335,398	$335,398	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Rape	81
Fondling	42
Burglary	40
Aggravated Assault	24
Arson	10
Motor Vehicle Theft	9
Robbery	4
Statutory Rape	3