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Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, ILPublicSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 70% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Northern Illinois University is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Dekalb, IL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 11.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 70%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
11.3K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
70% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
70%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing18% of degrees
Health Sciences14% of degrees
Engineering8% of degrees
Social Sciences7% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $120,765
Earnings 5yr: $113,538
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,872
Earnings 5yr: $121,495
Debt: N/A
Curriculum and Instruction.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,352
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,338
Earnings 5yr: $100,075
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,106
Earnings 5yr: $94,706
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,962
Earnings 5yr: $86,449
Debt: $25,000
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,438
Earnings 5yr: $85,811
Debt: $22,966
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,999
Earnings 5yr: $86,692
Debt: $25,000
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,511
Earnings 5yr: $79,501
Debt: $19,500
Psychology, General.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,719
Earnings 5yr: $84,125
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,573
Earnings 5yr: $83,523
Debt: $18,500
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,907
Earnings 5yr: $79,318
Debt: N/A
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,584
Earnings 5yr: $88,954
Debt: $23,750
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,554
Earnings 5yr: $85,470
Debt: $27,274
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,885
Earnings 5yr: $76,638
Debt: N/A
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,429
Earnings 5yr: $75,761
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,459
Earnings 5yr: $74,619
Debt: N/A
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,856
Earnings 5yr: $69,250
Debt: $23,750
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,373
Earnings 5yr: $68,194
Debt: $23,875
Public Health.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,989
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$13,391
In-State Tuition$13,248
Out-of-State Tuition$13,248
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
47%
Pell Grants
47%
Take Loans
60%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$46,113
+25% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$57,808
Completion Signals
49%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
70%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,250
Est. Monthly Payment
$176/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
47%
Men53%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 47% men and 53% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
38%
Part-Time Share
11%
Avg Family Income
$56,267
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