Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL
Northeastern Illinois University is a public university located in Chicago, IL, serving approximately 3,869 students. It has an acceptance rate of 70%.
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Tuition
$12,383
Acceptance
70.4%
Students
5,331
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$12,383
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,726
Avg On-Campus Living
$10,742
Avg Off-Campus Living
$5,040
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.6×Graduates earn about 3.6× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
17%
Freshman Retention
61%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
70.4%
SAT range
893 - 1164
ACT range
17 - 25
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
5,331
Undergrads
3,869
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Large City
Clubs Count
31
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
13
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.52
Property Rate / 1,000
1.55
Area Crime
High risk
Area Match
Chicago
Violent Rate / 100k
615
Property Rate / 100k
2,329
Location
Institution does not report this
Chicago, IL 60625
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