Northeastern Illinois University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

70.4%

Acceptance Rate

3,869

Undergrads

$13,550

Net Price / Year

16.8%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Northeastern Illinois University

Northeastern Illinois University is a public 4-year institution located in Chicago, IL. The school enrolls approximately 5,734 students. With an acceptance rate of 70.4%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 5,734

Men 2,313

Women 3,421

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 53.8%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 52%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

Higher Learning Commission National Council for Accreditation... Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission

Admissions Data

70.4%

Acceptance Rate

8,955

Applications

567

Enrolled

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	8,955	6,680	567	74.6%
2022	4,603	2,886	516	62.7%
2020	4,885	2,965	378	60.7%
2018	5,968	3,320	451	55.6%
2016	6,203	4,405	801	71.0%

Costs & Financial Aid

$13,550

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

53.8%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

16.8%

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
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	158	N/A	N/A
Social Work.	132	N/A	N/A
Computer Science.	121	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	110	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	106	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	87	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	78	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	70	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	70	N/A	N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.	58	N/A	N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.	48	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	47	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	47	N/A	N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.	44	N/A	N/A
Marketing.	44	N/A	N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.	44	N/A	N/A
Social Work.	42	N/A	N/A
Special Education and Teaching.	40	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	37	N/A	N/A
Business/Commerce, General.	31	N/A	N/A
History.	30	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	30	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	30	N/A	N/A
Computer Science.	26	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	24	N/A	N/A
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.	24	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	24	N/A	N/A
Sociology.	22	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	22	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	20	N/A	N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.	18	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	17	N/A	N/A
Public Health.	17	N/A	N/A
Economics.	17	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	16	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	16	N/A	N/A
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	13	N/A	N/A
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.	12	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	12	N/A	N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.	10	N/A	N/A
Music.	10	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	10	N/A	N/A
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.	9	N/A	N/A
Geography and Cartography.	8	N/A	N/A
Curriculum and Instruction.	8	N/A	N/A
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.	8	N/A	N/A
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.	7	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	7	N/A	N/A
Music.	6	N/A	N/A
Design and Applied Arts.	6	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

No athletics data available for this institution.

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

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

Offense Type	Total Reported
Rape	7
Aggravated Assault	2
Burglary	2
Motor Vehicle Theft	2
Fondling	1