Northeastern Illinois University

Overview

Northeastern Illinois University is a Comprehensive institution located in Chicago, IL, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL  60625
United States

Contact Ms. Zarrin Kerwell
Admissions Counselor
Email: admrec@neiu.edu
Phone: 773-442-4026
Fax: 773-794-6243

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies Related
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
Business/commerce
Finance
Human Resources Management
Marketing/marketing Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Related
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Bilingual And Multilingual Education
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Special Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Rhetoric And Composition
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French
Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Community Health Services Counseling
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Geology/earth Science
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration And Social Service Professions Related
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology
Economics
Geography
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Urban Studies/affairs
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art
Music

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

7,665

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,375

Females Applied

2,397

Females Accepted

71%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,828

Males Applied

2,008

Males Accepted

71%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

30

Application Fee

2.83

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	July 1st	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite	19	16	20

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

10,415

In-state

20,830

Out-of-state

Fees

2,136

Full-time student fees

11,424

Room & board

8,424

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	Yes
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Tuition deferred payment	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

10,075

Avg. Financial Aid Package

10,971

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

2,288

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,353

Avg. Loan Aid

4,755

Avg. Grant Aid

7,683

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

19%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

13%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

7,665

Total Undergrad students

5%

International Students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	38.11%
Black or African American	10.82%
White or Caucasian	30.58%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.18%
Asian	9.21%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.3%
Two or more races	1.73%
Other	4.11%

Gender

Male (43.8%)

Female (56.2%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Not Reported
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	3%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Talent Show, Student Organization Fair and Welcome Week

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More

Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, United Greek Council, ASSW - Association of Student Social Workers, Accounting Associates and Computer Science Society

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		No	No
Basketball		No	No
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running		No	No
Football		No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		No	No
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running		No	No
Football		No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Faculty

623

Total Faculty

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 349

Part-time - 274

Male - 325

Female - 325

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