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Colleges / Northern Illinois University

Northern Illinois University

De Kalb, IL 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate71%

About Northern Illinois University

Northern Illinois University is a public, state university in the town of De Kalb, Illinois. Northern Illinois University was founded in 1895. The college currently enrolls around 15,649 students per year, including 11,429 undergraduate students.

Northern Illinois University Acceptance Rate 2022

It is not difficult to get into Northern Illinois University. In 2022, Northern Illinois University accepted 71% of applicants. Out of 25,946 applications received in 2022, 18,338 students were offered admission.

Northern Illinois University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 71%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 4.0
Test Optional May require tests

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

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Northern Illinois University Campus Tours

Northern Illinois University is located in De Kalb, Illinois, near Chicago.

If you want to see Northern Illinois University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 88 to De Kalb, or book a flight to the nearest airport, OHare International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Northern Illinois University and De Kalb are like without leaving home.

College Info

Northern Illinois University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Aug 1

Transfer Applications are Due

Aug 1

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Northern Illinois University is Aug 1.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Northern Illinois University is Aug 1.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Northern Illinois University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

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Math SAT Range

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Reading SAT Range

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Northern Illinois University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$24,254

In State

$24,254

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$9,790
$9,790
Fees
$2,716
$2,716
Housing
$11,748
$11,748
Books
Unknown
Unknown

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Northern Illinois University is like? There are approximately 15,649 students enrolled at Northern Illinois University, including 11,429 undergraduate students and 4,220 graduate students. 87% percent of students attend school full-time, 95% percent are from IL and 5% percent of students are from other states.

87%

Full Time

13%

Part Time

95%

In State

5%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

15,649

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

71%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$12,506

Out-of-State

$12,506

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Aug 1
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