School Summary

Northern Illinois University


General Information:

Founded in 1895, Northern Illinois University is seated on 650 acres. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 14:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 5 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 1500. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

1425 Lincoln Hwy

DeKalb, IL
60115-2854This school has a website at https://www.niu.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.niu.edu/apply/index.shtml


Application Deadline: August
Application Fee: $0
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $10,742.00 $10,742.00
Room and Board $14,680.00 $14,680.00
Fees $3,050.00 $3,050.00
Total $28,472.00 $28,472.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.niu.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: 3-2 Degree Program, Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, English as a Second Language program, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 0% 0%
600-699 0% 0%
500-599 0% 0%
400-499 0% 0%
300-399 0% 0%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 0%
24-29 0%
18-23 0%
12-17 0%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 14%
11-25% 23.00%
26-50% 38.00%
Under 50% 25.00%



Baseball, Bowling, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Wrestling

Baseball, Bowling, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Football, Golf, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Racquetball, Rugby, Skiing (downhill), Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Volleyball, Weight lifting, Water polo

Archery, Badminton, Bowling, Football, Golf, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Racquetball, Rugby, Skiing (downhill), Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Volleyball, Weight lifting, Water polo, Cross-country running


Baseball, Bowling, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Wrestling

Baseball, Bowling, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Volleyball


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 5,326
Female 6,013
Total 11,349


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 6,955
Female 8,446
Total 15,415

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 6%
African American 21%
Hispanic 25%
Native American 0%
White 42%
Other 4%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 86%
At Least 25 Years Old 14%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 95%
Out Of State 5%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 35%
Live Off Campus 65%


Homecoming, NIU Cares Day, Welcome Day

American Marketing Association, Delta Sigma Pi, Pi Sigma Epsilon, Black Choir, Student Volunteer Choir


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 31.0501                                           Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • 19.0701                                           Human Development and Family Studies, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 52.1301                                           Management Science
  • 13.1001                                           Special Education and Teaching, General
  • 19.0901                                           Apparel and Textiles, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 27.0501                                           Statistics, General
  • 01.0901                                           Animal Sciences, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 40.0401                                           Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 03.0103                                           Environmental Studies
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 01.0905                                           Dairy Science
  • 01.1001                                           Food Science
  • 03.0104                                           Environmental Science
  • 51.0201                                           Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
  • 01.1102                                           Agronomy and Crop Science
  • 16.0901                                           French Language and Literature
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 16.0501                                           German Language and Literature
  • 01.0507                                           Equestrian/Equine Studies
  • 52.1304                                           Actuarial Science
  • 01.1103                                           Horticultural Science
  • 40.0601                                           Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 50.0703                                           Art History, Criticism and Conservation
  • 45.0401                                           Criminology
  • 45.0201                                           Anthropology, General
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 45.0701                                           Geography
  • 09.0401                                           Journalism
  • 01.0607                                           Turf and Turfgrass Management
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 15.0000                                           Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • 50.0903                                           Music Performance, General
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 51.2201                                           Public Health, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 31.0504                                           Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • 14.0501                                           Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
  • 14.1001                                           Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • 14.1901                                           Mechanical Engineering
  • 14.3501                                           Industrial Engineering
  • 51.1005                                           Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • 03.0601                                           Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
  • 04.0401                                           Environmental Design/Architecture
  • 50.0702                                           Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • 51.3101                                           Dietetics/Dietitian
  • 52.0205                                           Operations Management and Supervision
  • 01.0605                                           Landscaping and Groundskeeping
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 51.1504                                           Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
  • 52.0901                                           Hospitality Administration/Management, General
  • 13.1302                                           Art Teacher Education
  • 13.1307                                           Health Teacher Education
  • 13.1314                                           Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1203                                           Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • 13.1210                                           Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • 05.0299                                           Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
  • 51.1199                                           Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • 01.0999                                           Animal Sciences, Other

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.