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NI

Northeastern Illinois University

Chicago, ILPublicCity Setting
Less Selective • 75% Acceptance
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75%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$14,109
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
4.0K
Students
Medium campus body
$43,801
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Northeastern Illinois University is a public institution located in the city setting of Chicago, IL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 4.0K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 75%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
4.0K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
75% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
75%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing17% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Health Sciences2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,370
Earnings 5yr: $103,153
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,917
Earnings 5yr: $89,158
Debt: $15,750
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,843
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,319
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,529
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,226
Earnings 5yr: $59,298
Debt: $20,250
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,011
Earnings 5yr: $57,544
Debt: $15,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,328
Earnings 5yr: $63,837
Debt: $15,000
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,269
Earnings 5yr: $75,220
Debt: $14,781
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,769
Earnings 5yr: $72,373
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,022
Earnings 5yr: $63,709
Debt: $12,502
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,276
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $15,365
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,215
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,768
Earnings 5yr: $64,911
Debt: N/A
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,545
Earnings 5yr: $51,738
Debt: $17,550
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,853
Earnings 5yr: $79,592
Debt: $17,788
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,663
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,252
Earnings 5yr: $64,799
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,569
Earnings 5yr: $45,509
Debt: $17,000
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,322
Earnings 5yr: $64,859
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$14,109
In-State Tuition$12,383
Out-of-State Tuition$22,726
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

56%
Pell Grants
19%
Take Loans
56%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$43,801
+19% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$52,234

Completion Signals

22%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
52%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,969
Est. Monthly Payment
$129/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

43%
Men
57%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 43% men and 57% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
51%
Part-Time Share
36%
Avg Family Income
$31,061
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