Value signal
Lower net price
After typical aid, families pay below the national average.
This school$13.6k
National avg$18.5k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL
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.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
17%
Freshman Retention
61%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Need-based aid friendly
54% above avg
Manageable graduate debt
$14.6k below avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$12.4k
Out-of-state
$22.7k
below avg
Net price
$13.6k
below avg
Pell
54%
above avg
Median debt
$14.6k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$52.2k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsHealth SciencesBusiness
Programs (28)
Natural Sciences
BiologyChemistryPhysics
Social Sciences
Political ScienceSociologyInternational Relations
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Artificial IntelligenceCybersecurityWeb DevelopmentSoftware Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
70%
SAT range
893 - 1164
ACT range
17 - 25
Campus & Student Life
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- Where is Northeastern Illinois University located?
- Northeastern Illinois University is located in Chicago, IL, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Northeastern Illinois University?
- Northeastern Illinois University is a public university based in IL. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Northeastern Illinois University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Northeastern Illinois University is approximately 70%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Northeastern Illinois University?
- Northeastern Illinois University's published in-state tuition is approximately $12,383 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Northeastern Illinois University?
- Northeastern Illinois University reports total enrollment of approximately 5,331 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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