About Northeastern Illinois University

Founded in 1867, Northeastern Illinois University. is a college. Located in Illinois, which is a city setting in Illinois, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 7,665 full time undergraduate students, and 1,873 full time graduate students.

The Northeastern Illinois University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 16:1. There are 324 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Northeastern Illinois University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate71%
Application Deadline
Application Fee30
SAT Range820-930
ACT Range16-20

Admissions at NEIU are considered Selective, with ,12% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 13 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

61% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 24% were in the top quarter, and 8% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Northeastern Illinois University.

5%
“We”re apathetic”
11%
“We know about current events and vote”
68%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
16%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
11%
“We save it for the classroom”
5%
“Sometimes, but not often”
58%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
26%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
5%
“I only go out in groups”
21%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
74%
“I feel extremely safe”
50%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
17%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
16%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
53%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
32%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
68%
“They keep regular office hours”
32%
“They”re always available”
11%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
26%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
58%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
5%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
21%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
42%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
32%
“We only party on weekends”
5%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
37%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
63%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
5%
“We”re apathetic”
11%
“We know about current events and vote”
68%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
16%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
11%
“We save it for the classroom”
5%
“Sometimes, but not often”
58%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
26%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
5%
“I only go out in groups”
21%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
74%
“I feel extremely safe”
50%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
17%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
16%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
53%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
32%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
68%
“They keep regular office hours”
32%
“They”re always available”
11%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
26%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
58%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
5%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
21%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
42%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
32%
“We only party on weekends”
5%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
37%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
63%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Northeastern Illinois University REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    30 Students rated on-campus housing 3.5 stars. 23 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    23 Students rated off-campus housing 3.6 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    47 Students rated campus food 3.6 stars. 21 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    50 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    50 Students rated class size 4.4 stars. 52 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    48 Students rated school activities 3.8 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    49 Students rated local services 3.9 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    50 Students rated academics 4.5 stars. 56 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Northeastern Illinois University?

31 Students rated Northeastern Illinois University

Dayana - 11/08/2021

It was one of my first choices to attend here, and provide you with a supporting program to help you during your first two years, which really helped me keep on track and be reminded of important things. I love the atmosphere, the clubs, and how its easy to commune to. The professors are also very kind and easy to reach at when you need help.

Ayah

It is a great and open school for all cultures.

Amber

Northeastern Illinois University is an okay school. But I care about my education. I am in the Honors Program and still do not feel academically challenged. The FYE classes are supposed to help freshman get to know each other and get use to the college, moat of the class is lecture based with the few interactive activities that are dry.

Emilie

Since beginning Northeastern Illinois University on August 2016, I had experienced so many positive things. Northeastern is a place I called my second home and a place I let my differences shine. It's a school where diverse backgrounds clash to create an environment so beautiful and welcoming. I am proud to call myself a Northeastern Illinois University's Golden Eagle!

Northeastern Illinois University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Northeastern Illinois University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Northeastern Illinois University is 71%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I would tell myself to stay as focused as possible on college work, that there is time for more social activities after graduating. I would also tell myself to try volunteering at different places in order to get a view on what I would like as a career choice for the future, by gaining experience on different areas it may be easier to pick the right career. I would also remind myself of the benefit of staying focused in school instead of trying to do everything at once, because sometimes school can take the back seat when it comes to being out with friends or other activities. Lastly I would tell myself to be proud of the all the accomplishments that I have made and all the accomplishments that will come, to keep going strong and never give up.

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    The environment is peaceful and extremely diverse. It allows students to interact with one another and from different cultures. The various extra curricular activity clubs enables students to get a sense of belonging and in learning from cultures other than their own. The staff and faculty work very well with students and assuring that students can meet their academic needs with tutoring services, available resources, and establishing great communication relationships with those that are a part of the university. I have never felt as an outcast while here and am confident that my decision to be was a right one.

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  4. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The lack of coordination, there seems to be a constant uncertainty that surrounds everything. Information is scattered and you sometimes have to go digging to find something you want or need. As someone with little college experience I found it difficult to find the information I needed to get my financial situation under control. One of the programs that claimed it would save me money missinformed me, and that the $4000 id save off tuition, is just in remedial classes id otherwise have to take. This is the clearest example of missinformation I've had to work against.

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  5. What kind of person should attend this school?

    I would’ve liked to visit the university couple of times before the school year started. That would have helped me know the departments, and where my classes would be located, I don’t have to get lost when the school starts. Talk to my advisory all the time especially when I decide my major or what classes I want to take or what I have to do after the four year college. In conclusion I would be more careful about what I’m going to do in college because it helped me a lot.

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  6. What's unique about your campus?

    THAT IS REALLY DIVERSE. THE TEACHERS AND STAFF ARE HELPFUL. STUDENTS ARE REALLY FRIENDLY. I FEEL SAFE AND SECURE. I TEND TO DO WELL ADN ALSO GET ALONG WELL WITH STUDENTS AND STAFF.

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  7. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    Well, first If had known that in college you have to write many essays all the time, I would have payed more attention to my english teacher. Also I wish I had known that there was nothing to worry about college; for instance, I used to worry to much about not doing good in college because english was my second language. But now that i am in college I know that there are many people there to help me with all my assigments.

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  8. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    If you don't know what you want to major in make sure you see an advisor to get ideas and advise on what classes to take. If you already know what you want to major in, try to review the course catalog so you can go in to see an advisor ready with questions.

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  9. Describe the students at your school.

    Diverse culturally, intellectually and socioeconomically.

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  10. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Northeastern Illinois University has a variety of nice people, from all different countries and cultures. Plus, they have a bachelors program and a masters program for every student who actually diligently applies to Northeastern Illinois University. The staff are very caring and carry charisma too, which I appreciate the courteous treatment that I do not see in Catholic schools. It is a pleasant experience.

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  11. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Honestly its best know as being an option open to everyone. They have programs to make sure people are accomodated no matter their level of learning. Some people want to go to a real college instead of community and so they go here. Its a commuter college so its also a good deal cheaper without board. When I was touring the campuss I saw both young and old, high achiever and low achievers, as well as all ethnicities. That to me was the strongest proof that NEIU is meant to be accessible to all.

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  12. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    I am apart of a student ran organization, and we just do not get the help from higher up departments that we need. We plan the events for the students on campus and the community, and since we are a commuter school we try to attract as many people as possible to get involved and/or attend and when we reach out to the higher up administartors to help us do so we are often let down.

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  13. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    The only person that should not attend NEIU is the student who doesn't plan on taking their education seriously. The school is fantastic with great professors and an extremely accommodating administration. Everyone is genuinely passionate about the sucess of the students. Yet, there are no hand outs at NEIU; you must work for your degree! If a student doesn't do well, it's their fault, not the school's.

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Student Body

Students

56%

female

44%

male

7,665

Total Undergrad Enrollment

1,873

Total Grad Students

1%

Out-Of-State

98%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

102

Student Organizations

8

Fraternities

9

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

N/A

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
9%
% Black or African-American
11%
% Hispanic/Latino
38%
% White or Caucasian
30%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

72% of students attending Northeastern Illinois University receive some sort of financial aid. 58% were awarded federal grants. While 15% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$16,669

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$2,400

Books and Supplies

$11,100

Room and Board

30,169

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$15,242
$30 - $48K
$15,744
$48 - $75K
$20,125
$75 - $110K
$22,733
$110K & UP
$14,847

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