Value signal
Lower net price
After typical aid, families pay below the national average.
This school$12.9k
National avg$18.5k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$12,700
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,700
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,800
Avg Off-Campus Living
$12,667
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$25,500
Net price (after aid)$12,909
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$9,047
$30k – $48k$9,740
$48k – $75k$12,674
$75k – $110k$17,806
$110k+$21,307
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$57,808
Median debt at graduation$22,162
Est. monthly loan payment$235
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.6×Graduates earn about 2.6× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants46%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans49%
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
50%
Freshman Retention
70%
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.
Out-of-state value
$12.7k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Need-based aid friendly
46% above avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$12.7k
Net price
$12.9k
below avg
Pell
46%
above avg
Median debt
$22.2k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$57.8k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (29)
Natural Sciences
PhysicsBiology
Social Sciences
PsychologySociologyPolitical ScienceEconomics
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
CybersecurityData ScienceArtificial Intelligence
Education
Special Education
Admissions
Acceptance rate
70%
SAT range
873 - 1088
ACT range
15 - 23
Campus & Student Life
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- Where is Northern Illinois University located?
- Northern Illinois University is located in Dekalb, IL, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Northern Illinois University?
- Northern 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 Northern Illinois University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Northern 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 Northern Illinois University?
- Northern Illinois University's published in-state tuition is approximately $12,700 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 Northern Illinois University?
- Northern Illinois University reports total enrollment of approximately 15,423 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Northern Illinois University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Northern Illinois University.
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