Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois at a Glance
Public
School Type
4+ years
Typical Program Length
Suburb: Small
Campus Setting
16,234
Students Enrolled
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
53%
Graduation Rate
Cost of Attending Northern Illinois
$12,700
Avg Tuition
$6,377
Average Loan
$21,060
High Net Cost
Tuition History
Net price ranges from $10,974 to $21,060 depending on aid.
| Category | Tuition Trends |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $12,352 |
| 2022 | $12,478 |
| 2023 | $12,662 |
| 2024 | $12,700 |
Popular Academic Programs
- Psychology - General Studies
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN)
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Marketing
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences - General Studies
- Mechanical Engineering
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
- Communication and Media Studies
- Law (LLB, JD)
- Accounting and Related Services
- Special Education and Teaching
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Awards Conferred
| Category | Awards Conferred |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,623 |
| Master's Degree | 1,179 |
| Doctor's Degree | 250 |
| Post-Master Certificate | 30 |
Northern Illinois Financial Outcomes
Percent of New Students with Loans
59%
Students have loans
Other Academic Services
- Yellow Ribbon Program
- Recognized Student Veteran organization
- Accepts Advanced Placement (AP) Credits
- Study Abroad Programs
- Weekend and Evening Classes
- Academic and Career Counseling Services
- Employment Services for Students
- Placement Services for Graduating Students
- Day Care Services
- Physical Library Facilities
- Library Collection - Printed Materials
- Digital Library Resources
- Trained Library Staff
Comparison with Peers
Tuition
Grad Rate
Loan %
Northern Illinois University
$12,700
53.0%
59.0%
Universities with Research Programs
$24,420
69.7%
40.4%
Public
$6,792
44.9%
26.3%
Mostly Undergraduate Programs
$23,650
56.5%
54.2%
Illinois
$18,401
54.7%
50.1%
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