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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?

Sticker price$23,125
Net price (after aid)$13,550

Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.

Net price by family income

$0 – $30k$10,691
$30k – $48k$12,769
$48k – $75k$15,777
$75k – $110k$19,805
$110k+$21,771

After graduation

Median earnings (10yr)$52,234
Median debt at graduation$14,600
Est. monthly loan payment$155

Earnings-to-debt ratio

Strong · 3.6×

Graduates earn about 3.6× their median debt every year.

Financial access

Students on Pell Grants54%

Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.

Students with federal loans22%

Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

17%

Freshman Retention

61%

Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)

Scholarships available

Academics

Program format

On-CampusHybrid

Areas of study

Natural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsHealth SciencesBusiness

Programs

BiologyChemistryPhysicsPolitical ScienceSociologyInternational RelationsJournalismPublic RelationsArtificial IntelligenceCybersecurityWeb DevelopmentSoftware EngineeringSpecial EducationSecondary EducationElementary EducationHistoryPhilosophyCriminal JusticePre-LawGraphic DesignTheaterFilm & MediaNursingPre-MedMarketingAccountingManagementFinance

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

Transfer friendlyDomestic focused

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

Campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus SafetyArea: FBI Uniform Crime Report 2023

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Chicago, IL 60625

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