Overview
Northeastern Illinois University is a public, Hispanic-Serving Institution located in Chicago, Illinois. NEIU offers a Tuition Guarantee Program for all students up to six years. The school has three unique campus locations in the Chicago neighborhoods of Bronzeville, Avondale and North Park, in addition to the suburban Grayslake campus. The university offers a transition program for high school students that lasts six weeks and consists of workshops, classes, counseling, and recreational activities.
Acceptance Rate:
63%
Average Net Price:
$15,843
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.1
Average ACT Composite
18
Average SAT Composite
1011
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $12,383 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $22,726 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,742 |
| Books and Supplies | $2400 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
13%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
51%
Average Aid Per Year
$15,143
51%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,508
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$6,229
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
75%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$5024
69%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,508
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$22,165,946
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$29,534,182
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
9%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,513
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$10,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$140
Students receiving federal loans
9%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$6,495
Average Other Loans Per Year
$7,000
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
4603
Students Applied
77%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
584
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | July 15 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | November 1 | |
| Other | April 1 |
Application Fee
$30
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
7%
Submitting ACT
81%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 18
Average SAT Composite: 1011
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.1
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
5,756
Total Number of Undergrads
4,207
0
100
5%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
23%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
9:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
60
Faculty Overview
0
100
57%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
Countries Represented
100
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
51%
Student Organizations
134
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
3%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
5%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
The Golden Eagle
School Colors
blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
11
Sports Club
4
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$41,900
Top 5 Cities
Chicago
Las Vegas
Phoenix
Houston
San Diego
Top 5 Employers
Chicago Public Schools
Northeastern Illinois University
Walgreens
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Allstate
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Operations
Sales
Information Technology
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$10,500
Loan Default Rate
5%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$140
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingNortheastern has a very comfortable environment. Teachers that you don't even have will ask you about your day and classes, they'll even offer any help that you would need. As well with the students, everyone is very talkative and welcoming.
Migdalia from Chicago, IL
Northeastern Illinois University is filled with delightful professors that go beyond the basic expectations in helping student’s succeed in their classes. All of my professors have flexible offer hours, and tutors are available free of charge by the university in the library.
Antonio from Skokie, IL
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