Northern Illinois University

Northern Illinois University is not difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Northern Illinois University is 71%. Last year, 25,946 students applied to Northern Illinois University and 18,338 were admitted.

Consult with Northern Illinois University's admissions department to confirm any application fees and information.

Northern Illinois University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Northern Illinois University's admissions stats.

Northern Illinois University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	4.0
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	15.8%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	No

Northern Illinois University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Northern Illinois University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	8 1	–

---

Applying Early to Northern Illinois University?

---

Northern Illinois University does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Find a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

---

More on Northern Illinois University Admissions

---

How Hard Is It To Get Admitted to Northern Illinois University?

Getting into Northern Illinois University is not difficult. Northern Illinois University evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Northern Illinois University accepted 71% of all applicants, approximately 18,338 from 25,946 applicants.

Schools that are not difficult to get into, like Northern Illinois University, accept up to 95% of applicants. Most admitted students scored at most a 1010 on the SAT and a 19 on the ACT.

Transferring to Northern Illinois University

Transfer student admissions is not difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Northern Illinois University

Northern Illinois University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Northern Illinois University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Northern Illinois University

Curious about the factors that are considered by Northern Illinois University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Class Rank	Important
Academic GPA	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Application Essay	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered

Make sure to check with Northern Illinois University for more information on admission factors.

Northern Illinois University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Northern Illinois University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Northern Illinois University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Other Requirements	–	–	√	high school class rank
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	√	–

---

GPA and Testing

---

What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Northern Illinois University?

Students admitted to Northern Illinois University have an average unweighted GPA of 4.0.

Out of all students that were admitted, 25.77% submitted a class rank. At Northern Illinois University 15.8% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 25.77% were in the top 25% and 74.23% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Northern Illinois University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	19.58%
3.75 and 3.99	14.93%
3.50 and 3.74	14.85%
3.25 and 3.49	13.07%
3.00 and 3.24	14.9%
2.50 and 2.9	19.66%
2.00 and 2.49	2.94%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Northern Illinois University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Northern Illinois University does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Northern Illinois University

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to Northern Illinois University.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Northern Illinois University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

---

Northern Illinois University Admissions FAQs

---

Can I defer my acceptance to Northern Illinois University?

❌ Students who are admitted to Northern Illinois University must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does Northern Illinois University accept transfer credits?

✅ Northern Illinois University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Northern Illinois University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Do I have to submit test scores to Northern Illinois University?

✅ Northern Illinois University is not test optional.

What is Northern Illinois University's acceptance rate?

✅ Northern Illinois University's acceptance rate is 71%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Northern Illinois University?

❌ Northern Illinois University does not offer early decision.

Want To Learn More About Northern Illinois University?

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

Overview

Student Life

Academics

Tuition & Aid

Join the conversation about about Northern Illinois University in the College Confidential forums

Explore other colleges in Illinois or use the college admissions predictor to calculate your chances of getting into some of the top colleges and universities in the U.S.