Northeastern Illinois University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2283 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #626 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #572 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #22 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #8 of 38 | In Chicago |
| #516 of 2,328 | For Gender Studies |
| Top50% | For 38 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 70%
- Undergraduates
- 4,042
- Graduates
- 1,462
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.neiu.edu
Northeastern Illinois University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Northeastern Illinois University has an acceptance rate of 70% and is among the top 32% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 70% | 64% | 75% |
| Applicants | 8,481 | 3,599 | 4,882 |
| Admissions | 5,971 | 2,291 | 3,680 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 514 | 246 | 268 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 39 | 14 | 25 |
2,165 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,012 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 2695 (49%) |
|---|---|
| White | 1154 (21%) |
| Black or African American | 501 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 472 (9%) |
| Asian | 397 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 174 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 96 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $12,560
- Students receiving aid
- 90%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $10,343 | $8,344 |
| Tuition in-state | $10,343 | $8,344 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $20,686 | $16,687 |
| Fee in-district | $2,040 | $1,530 |
| Fee in-state | $2,040 | $1,530 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,040 | $1,530 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 426 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,936 |
| Room charge | $7,936 |
| Meal charge | $3,000 |
Northeastern Illinois University majors
Northeastern Illinois University has granted 1,049 bachelor's degrees across 38 programs and 513 master's across 32 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Northeastern Illinois University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work | 99 | 71 |
| Computer Science | 103 | 16 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 56 | 37 |
| Psychology, General | 89 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 80 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 52 | 25 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 26 | 51 |
| Accounting | 55 | 13 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 62 | 6 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 61 | |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 35 | 5 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 40 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 36 | |
| Human Resources Development | 30 | 4 |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 33 | |
| Finance, General | 33 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 31 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 31 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 21 | 9 |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 27 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 26 | |
| History, General | 16 | 5 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 15 | 6 |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 20 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 19 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 18 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 18 | |
| Chemistry, General | 9 | 4 |
| Graphic Design | 13 | |
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 13 | |
| Music, General | 7 | 6 |
| Sociology, General | 13 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 12 | |
| Economics, General | 10 | |
| Mathematics, General | 7 | 3 |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 6 | 3 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 9 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 9 | |
| General Studies | 7 | |
| Latin American Studies | 7 | |
| Urban Education and Leadership | 6 | |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 5 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 5 | |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 4 | 1 |
| Environmental Science | 4 | |
| Linguistics | 4 | |
| Environmental Studies | 3 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 3 | |
| Anthropology, General | 2 | |
| Geography | 2 | |
| Gerontology | 2 | |
| Public Health, General | 2 | |
| Philosophy | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,049 | 513 |
Northeastern Illinois University has a graduation rate of 17%, which is among the 3% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 17% | 14% | 19% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Northeastern Illinois University has published 3,190 scientific papers with 55,886 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Computer Science, Psychology, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Biology, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 35 | 139 |
| 1993 | 46 | 144 |
| 1994 | 60 | 164 |
| 1995 | 50 | 179 |
| 1996 | 42 | 224 |
| 1997 | 42 | 217 |
| 1998 | 38 | 267 |
| 1999 | 43 | 297 |
| 2000 | 38 | 381 |
| 2001 | 37 | 366 |
| 2002 | 27 | 458 |
| 2003 | 52 | 514 |
| 2004 | 74 | 710 |
| 2005 | 42 | 797 |
| 2006 | 52 | 815 |
| 2007 | 50 | 1006 |
| 2008 | 73 | 1080 |
| 2009 | 79 | 1287 |
| 2010 | 67 | 1329 |
| 2011 | 97 | 1595 |
| 2012 | 100 | 1932 |
| 2013 | 123 | 2009 |
| 2014 | 120 | 2316 |
| 2015 | 122 | 2469 |
| 2016 | 119 | 2562 |
| 2017 | 120 | 2765 |
| 2018 | 121 | 2916 |
| 2019 | 149 | 3250 |
| 2020 | 163 | 4137 |
| 2021 | 169 | 4398 |
| 2022 | 114 | 4287 |
| 2023 | 121 | 4577 |
| 2024 | 100 | 4411 |
Northeastern Illinois University alumni
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Michael Angelo Batio
- Occupations
- guitaristmusicianmusic educator
- Biography
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Michael Angelo Batio, also known as Michael Angelo, Mike Batio or MAB, is an American heavy metal guitarist. He was the lead guitarist for the glam metal band Nitro in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He is currently the permanent guitarist for the band Manowar.
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Tim McIlrath
- Occupations
- singer-songwriterguitaristactorsinger
- Biography
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Timothy James McIlrath is an American rock musician. He is the lead singer, rhythm guitarist, songwriter and co-founder of the punk rock band Rise Against. He is vegan and straight edge.
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Luis Gutiérrez
- Enrolled in Northeastern Illinois University
- In 1974 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- teacherpolitician
- Biography
-
Luis Vicente Gutiérrez is an American politician. He served as the U.S. representative for Illinois's 4th congressional district from 1993 to 2019. From 1986 until his election to Congress, he served as a member of the Chicago City Council representing the 26th ward. He is a member of the Democratic Party and was a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus during his tenure in the House. In the 113th Congress, with his 20 years of service, Gutiérrez became, along with Bobby Rush, the longest serving member of the Illinois House delegation, and so was occasionally referred to as the unofficial "dean" of the delegation.
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Delia Ramirez
- Enrolled in Northeastern Illinois University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Delia Catalina Ramirez is an American politician who has served as the U.S. representative from Illinois's 3rd congressional district since 2023. Ramirez is a member of the Democratic Party.
General info
| Alternative names | NEIU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1949 |
| Motto | Learn in the city. Lead in the world. |
| Colors | gold, royal blue |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 801 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 5500 N Saint Louis Ave Chicago, Illinois, 60625-4699 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,746,000 |
| Phone | 7735834050 |