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Northern Illinois University
De Kalb, IL
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Overview
Northern Illinois University is a University institution located in De Kalb, IL, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
1425 Lincoln Hwy
De Kalb, IL 60115-2854
United States
De Kalb, IL 60115-2854
United States
Majors & Degrees
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
---|---|---|
Agronomy And Crop Science | ||
Animal Sciences, General | ||
Animal Sciences, Other | ||
Dairy Science | ||
Equestrian/equine Studies | ||
Food Science | ||
Horticultural Science | ||
Landscaping And Groundskeeping | ||
Turf And Turfgrass Management | ||
Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Design/architecture | ||
Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Biology/biological Sciences, General | ||
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Accounting | ||
Actuarial Science | ||
Business Administration And Management, General | ||
Finance, General | ||
Hospitality Administration/management, General | ||
Management Science | ||
Marketing/marketing Management, General | ||
Operations Management And Supervision | ||
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Journalism | ||
Speech Communication And Rhetoric | ||
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer Science | ||
Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Art Teacher Education | ||
Early Childhood Education And Teaching | ||
Elementary Education And Teaching | ||
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching | ||
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching | ||
Special Education And Teaching, General | ||
Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering | ||
Electrical And Electronics Engineering | ||
Industrial Engineering | ||
Mechanical Engineering | ||
Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General | ||
English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
English Language And Literature, General | ||
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Apparel And Textiles, General | ||
Human Development And Family Studies, General | ||
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
French Language And Literature | ||
German Language And Literature | ||
Spanish Language And Literature | ||
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist | ||
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General | ||
Community Health Services/liaison/counseling | ||
Dietetics/dietitian | ||
Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other | ||
Public Health, General | ||
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | ||
History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General | ||
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies | ||
Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics, General | ||
Statistics, General | ||
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | ||
Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Science | ||
Environmental Studies | ||
Wildlife, Fish And Wildlands Science And Management | ||
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General | ||
Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Philosophy | ||
Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology, General | ||
Chemistry, General | ||
Geology/earth Science, General | ||
Physics, General | ||
Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology, General | ||
Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
Human Services, General | ||
Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Anthropology, General | ||
Criminology | ||
Economics, General | ||
Geography | ||
Political Science And Government, General | ||
Sociology, General | ||
Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art History, Criticism And Conservation | ||
Art/art Studies, General | ||
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General | ||
Fine/studio Arts, General | ||
Music Performance, General | ||
Music, General |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
25,946
Applied
18,338
Accepted
11,429
Enrolled
Female Admissions
15,040
Females Applied
10,971
Females Accepted
73%
Male Admissions
10,906
Males Applied
7,367
Males Accepted
68%
Applying
3.4
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
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Required for some programs |
Transcript of high school record Other requirements may exist (see below) |
Other requirements: | High school class rank |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
---|---|---|---|
Fall freshmen | August 1st | Not reported | No |
Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | No |
Transfer | August 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
10,230
In-state
10,230
Out-of-state
10,230
In-district
Fees
3,018
Full-time student fees
14,160
Room & board
12,366
Room only
Financial Aid
15,302
Avg. Financial Aid Package
17,687
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
14,602
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,088
Avg. Loan Aid
3,994
Avg. Grant Aid
12,279
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
73.2%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
16%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
11,429
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
5%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 23.78% |
---|---|
Black or African American | 20.67% |
White or Caucasian | 43.61% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.26% |
Asian | 6.57% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.08% |
Two or more races | 3.15% |
Other | 0.54% |
Gender
Male (47.29%)
Female (52.71%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
---|---|
College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 34% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, NIU Cares Day and Welcome Day
Homecoming, NIU Cares Day and Welcome Day
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Most popular organizations:
American Marketing Association, Delta Sigma Pi, Pi Sigma Epsilon, Black Choir and Student Volunteer Choir
American Marketing Association, Delta Sigma Pi, Pi Sigma Epsilon, Black Choir and Student Volunteer Choir
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 |
---|---|---|---|
Archery | No | No | |
Badminton | No | No | |
Baseball | Division 1 | ||
Basketball | Division 1 | ||
Bowling | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | No | No | No |
Football | Division 1 | ||
Golf | Division 1 | ||
Gymnastics | No | No | No |
Ice Hockey | No | No | |
Indoor Track | No | No | No |
Lacrosse | No | No | |
Racquetball | No | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Skiing (downhill) | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 1 | ||
Softball | No | No | No |
Swimming And Diving | No | Division 1 | |
Table Tennis | No | No | |
Tennis | Division 1 | ||
Track And Field | No | No | No |
Volleyball | No | No | No |
Water Polo | No | No | |
Weight Lifting | No | No | |
Wrestling | Division 1 |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Archery | No | No | |
Badminton | No | No | |
Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | Division 1 | ||
Bowling | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | Division 1 | No | |
Football | No | No | No |
Golf | Division 1 | ||
Gymnastics | Division 1 | ||
Ice Hockey | No | No | |
Indoor Track | No | No | No |
Lacrosse | No | No | |
Racquetball | No | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Skiing (downhill) | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 1 | ||
Softball | Division 1 | ||
Swimming And Diving | No | Division 1 | |
Table Tennis | No | No | |
Tennis | Division 1 | ||
Track And Field | Division 1 | No | |
Volleyball | Division 1 | ||
Water Polo | No | No | |
Weight Lifting | No | No | |
Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
761
Total Faculty
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 649
Part-time - 112
Male - 495
Female - 623
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