Northeastern Illinois University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2250 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #623 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #569 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #22 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #8 of 38 | In Chicago |
| #429 of 1,039 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 42 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 63%
- Undergraduates
- 4,207
- Graduates
- 1,549
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- 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 63% and is among the top 24% 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 | 63% | 57% | 67% |
| Applicants | 4,603 | 1,985 | 2,471 |
| Admissions | 2,886 | 1,127 | 1,663 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 498 | 217 | 281 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 18 | 8 | 10 |
2,427 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,079 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school record | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | 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 |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 2127 (37%) |
|---|---|
| White | 1645 (29%) |
| Black or African American | 625 (11%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 566 (10%) |
| Asian | 519 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 145 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 113 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 10 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (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
- $15,143
- Students receiving aid
- 94%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $10,091 | $7,790 |
| Tuition in-state | $10,091 | $7,790 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $20,182 | $15,581 |
| Fee in-district | $2,010 | $1,509 |
| Fee in-state | $2,010 | $1,509 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,010 | $1,509 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 426 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,742 |
| Room charge | $7,742 |
| Meal charge | $3,000 |
Northeastern Illinois University majors
Northeastern Illinois University has granted 1,251 bachelor's degrees across 41 programs and 558 master's across 32 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Northeastern Illinois University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work | 96 | 63 |
| Computer Science | 111 | 18 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 95 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 60 | 26 |
| Accounting | 72 | 12 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 57 | 23 |
| Psychology, General | 78 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 76 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 62 | 7 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 12 | 56 |
| Human Resources Development | 55 | 10 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 57 | 7 |
| Finance, General | 47 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 41 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 40 | |
| Mathematics, General | 17 | 22 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 38 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 38 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 37 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 24 | 10 |
| History, General | 25 | 6 |
| Chemistry, General | 18 | 10 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 27 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 26 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 23 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 22 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 22 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 16 | 5 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 19 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 19 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 14 | 4 |
| Sociology, General | 18 | |
| Economics, General | 16 | |
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 15 | |
| Public Health, General | 15 | |
| General Studies | 11 | |
| Latin American Studies | 11 | |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 10 | |
| Graphic Design | 9 | |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 3 | 5 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 8 | |
| Anthropology, General | 7 | |
| Environmental Studies | 7 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 6 | |
| Philosophy | 6 | |
| Urban Education and Leadership | 6 | |
| Music, General | 2 | 3 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 4 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 4 | |
| Linguistics | 4 | |
| Physics, General | 4 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 3 | |
| Geography | 3 | |
| Women's Studies | 2 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,251 | 558 |
Northeastern Illinois University has a graduation rate of 19%, which is among the 5% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 19% | 16% | 21% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Northeastern Illinois University has published 2,849 scientific papers with 37,485 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 47 | 98 |
| 1992 | 35 | 114 |
| 1993 | 35 | 96 |
| 1994 | 57 | 111 |
| 1995 | 46 | 130 |
| 1996 | 41 | 160 |
| 1997 | 39 | 173 |
| 1998 | 37 | 209 |
| 1999 | 40 | 223 |
| 2000 | 37 | 278 |
| 2001 | 31 | 281 |
| 2002 | 27 | 347 |
| 2003 | 47 | 392 |
| 2004 | 59 | 613 |
| 2005 | 39 | 603 |
| 2006 | 48 | 712 |
| 2007 | 46 | 879 |
| 2008 | 70 | 894 |
| 2009 | 76 | 1088 |
| 2010 | 59 | 1117 |
| 2011 | 88 | 1328 |
| 2012 | 89 | 1569 |
| 2013 | 116 | 1620 |
| 2014 | 105 | 1796 |
| 2015 | 111 | 1821 |
| 2016 | 114 | 1877 |
| 2017 | 108 | 1896 |
| 2018 | 111 | 2012 |
| 2019 | 121 | 2206 |
| 2020 | 149 | 2703 |
| 2021 | 156 | 2865 |
| 2022 | 101 | 2805 |
| 2023 | 110 | 2874 |
Northeastern Illinois University alumni
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Michael Angelo Batio
- Occupations
- music teachermusicianguitarist
- Biography
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Michael Angelo Batio, also known as Michael Angelo, Mike Batio or MAB, is an American heavy metal guitarist and columnist. He was the lead guitarist for the glam metal band Nitro in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He is currently serving as the touring guitarist for the band Manowar.
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Tim McIlrath
- Occupations
- singer-songwriterguitaristsingermusicianactor
- Biography
-
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
- politicianteacher
- 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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Angelo Reyes
- Occupations
- politicianmilitary personnel
- Biography
-
Angelo Tomas Reyes also known as General Reyes, was a Filipino retired general and politician who served as the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff from 2000 to 2001 under President Joseph Estrada. At the height of the 2001 EDSA Revolution, Reyes withdrew his support for Estrada, which led to the installation of Vice President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo as president, under whom he then served as Cabinet Secretary until 2010. He also served under Arroyo as Secretary of the Departments of the Interior and Local Government, Environment and Natural Resources, Energy, and National Defense.
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 | 880 |
| 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 |