University
Northern Illinois University
De Kalb, IL
13,454
Students
12,759
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
53%
Acceptance Rate
Small town
Setting
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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
Student Affairs & Enrollment Management
DeKalb, IL 60115-2857
United States
DeKalb, IL 60115-2857
United States
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Business/commerce |
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| Finance |
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| Management Information Systems |
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| Management Science |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Operations Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Journalism |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Early Childhood Education |
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| Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| Health Teacher Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Industrial Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Engineering Technology |
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| Industrial Technology |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Apparel And Textiles |
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| Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness |
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| Human Development And Family Studies |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| French |
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| German |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Athletic Training |
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| Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology |
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| Communication Sciences And Disorders |
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| Community Health Services Counseling |
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| Dietetics |
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| Health Professions Related |
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| Health/medical Preparatory Programs Related |
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| Physical Therapy |
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| Public Health/community Nursing |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Applied Mathematics |
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| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Studies |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health And Physical Education/fitness |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology |
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| Chemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Human Services |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| Geography |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Music |
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| Music Performance |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
14,641
Applied
7,806
Accepted
13,454
Enrolled
Female Admissions
8,198
Females Applied
4,471
Females Accepted
55%
Male Admissions
6,443
Males Applied
3,335
Males Accepted
52%
Applying
40
Application Fee
3.26
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Other requirements exist (see below) |
| Other requirements: | High school class rank |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | August 1st | Not reported | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | August 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 22 | 19 | 24 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
9,466
In-state
18,931
Out-of-state
Fees
2,796
Full-time student fees
10,880
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
12,759
Avg. Financial Aid Package
14,067
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
16,042
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,662
Avg. Loan Aid
4,194
Avg. Grant Aid
8,232
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
61%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
7%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
13,454
Total Undergrad students
2%
International Students
3%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 17.9% |
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| Black or African American | 15.78% |
| White or Caucasian | 54.8% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.13% |
| Asian | 5.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or more races | 3.66% |
| Other | 0.36% |
Gender
Male (50.19%)
Female (49.81%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 27% |
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 | No | Division 1 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | No | No |
| Football | |
Division 1A | |
| Golf | |
Division 1 | |
| Gymnastics | No | No | No |
| Ice Hockey | |
No | No |
| Lacrosse | |
No | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 1 | |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Water Polo | |
No | No |
| Weight Lifting | |
No | No |
| Wrestling | No | 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 | |
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No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | |
Division 1 | |
| Gymnastics | No | Division 1 | |
| Ice Hockey | |
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 | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 1 | |
| Water Polo | |
No | No |
| Weight Lifting | |
No | No |
| Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
1,067
Total Faculty
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 808
Part-time - 259
Male - 541
Female - 526