Northern Illinois University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #526 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #188 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #164 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #85 of 1,030 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 173 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 70%
- Undergraduates
- 11,348
- Graduates
- 4,066
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.niu.edu
Northern Illinois University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Northern 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% | 66% | 72% |
| Applicants | 23,651 | 10,235 | 13,402 |
| Admissions | 16,505 | 6,791 | 9,707 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,979 | 918 | 1,059 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 12 | 5 | 6 |
7,937 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,197 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 6831 (44%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3407 (22%) |
| Black or African American | 2741 (18%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 972 (6%) |
| Asian | 921 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 268 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 197 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 30 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 13 (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
- $14,387
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $10,230 | $9,176 |
| Tuition in-state | $10,230 | $9,176 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $10,230 | $9,176 |
| Fee in-district | $3,018 | |
| Fee in-state | $3,018 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,018 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,500 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,442 |
Northern Illinois University majors
Northern Illinois University has granted 2,445 bachelor's degrees across 61 programs, 1,295 master's across 58 programs, and 261 doctorate degrees across 24 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Northern Illinois University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 213 | 15 | 17 |
| Computer Science | 120 | 110 | 1 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 51 | 155 | |
| Information Technology | 144 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 119 | 18 | |
| Accounting | 104 | 26 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 124 | ||
| Management Science | 75 | 40 | |
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 112 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 63 | 49 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 109 | ||
| Law | 94 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 93 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 41 | 43 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 77 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 65 | 6 | 4 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 61 | 11 | |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 56 | 15 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 47 | 15 | 7 |
| Industrial Engineering | 19 | 47 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 28 | 35 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 44 | 19 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 54 | 7 | |
| Music Performance, General | 23 | 36 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 50 | 7 | 2 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 58 | ||
| History, General | 40 | 9 | 2 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 27 | 23 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 49 | ||
| Finance, General | 46 | ||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 43 | ||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 43 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 32 | 8 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 24 | 16 | |
| Chemistry, General | 22 | 4 | 13 |
| Education, General | 35 | ||
| Nursing Science | 35 | ||
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 33 | ||
| Marketing, Other | 33 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 15 | 16 | |
| Public Administration | 31 | ||
| Sociology, General | 27 | 4 | |
| Public Health, General | 28 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 27 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 21 | 5 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 19 | 7 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 20 | 6 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 23 | 2 | |
| Adult and Continuing Education Administration | 12 | 12 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 22 | 2 | |
| Mathematics, General | 15 | 6 | 3 |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 24 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 23 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 18 | 4 | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 22 | ||
| Physics, General | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Economics, General | 18 | ||
| Philosophy | 6 | 12 | |
| Geography | 10 | 4 | 3 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 16 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 15 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 14 | ||
| Criminology | 13 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 13 | ||
| Journalism | 13 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 12 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 11 | 1 | |
| Statistics, General | 7 | 5 | |
| Anthropology, General | 5 | 6 | |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 11 | ||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 11 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 11 | ||
| Financial Mathematics | 9 | ||
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 8 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 7 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 5 | 2 | |
| Human Services, General | 7 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist | 5 | ||
| Educational Psychology | 2 | 3 | |
| Educational Evaluation and Research | 4 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Health Services Administration | 4 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 4 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | ||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 2 | ||
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 1 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Physical Sciences, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,445 | 1,295 | 261 |
Northern Illinois University has a graduation rate of 49%, which is among the 39% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 45% | 52% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Northern Illinois University is a world-class research university with 32,045 scientific papers published and 874,091 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Engineering, Biology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Medicine, Political Science, and Quantum and Particle physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 486 | 3578 |
| 1994 | 464 | 3826 |
| 1995 | 533 | 4181 |
| 1996 | 517 | 4710 |
| 1997 | 474 | 4888 |
| 1998 | 505 | 5676 |
| 1999 | 503 | 5957 |
| 2000 | 490 | 6876 |
| 2001 | 517 | 7363 |
| 2002 | 604 | 8872 |
| 2003 | 604 | 10165 |
| 2004 | 600 | 11313 |
| 2005 | 654 | 12350 |
| 2006 | 693 | 13547 |
| 2007 | 664 | 15347 |
| 2008 | 698 | 17005 |
| 2009 | 759 | 18586 |
| 2010 | 769 | 20952 |
| 2011 | 918 | 25067 |
| 2012 | 959 | 31010 |
| 2013 | 911 | 35261 |
| 2014 | 931 | 37177 |
| 2015 | 997 | 39454 |
| 2016 | 928 | 41465 |
| 2017 | 958 | 40632 |
| 2018 | 972 | 42232 |
| 2019 | 959 | 48510 |
| 2020 | 1074 | 53364 |
| 2021 | 976 | 58698 |
| 2022 | 898 | 53572 |
| 2023 | 955 | 55388 |
| 2024 | 743 | 51084 |
| 2025 | 568 | 43211 |
Northern Illinois University alumni
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Robert Zemeckis
- Occupations
- film directorproducerdirectoractorwriter
- Biography
-
Robert Lee Zemeckis, sometimes referred to as Bob Zemeckis, is an American filmmaker. Known for directing and producing a range of successful and influential films that often blend cutting-edge visual effects with storytelling, he has received accolades such as two Academy Awards and a Golden Globe Award, as well as nominations for five British Academy Film Awards and a Daytime Emmy Award.
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Tammy Duckworth
- Occupations
- politicianhelicopter pilotnon-fiction writer
- Biography
-
Ladda Tammy Duckworth is an American politician and Army National Guard veteran serving as the junior United States senator from Illinois, a seat she has held since 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, she represented Illinois's 8th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2013 to 2017.
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Joan Allen
- Enrolled in Northern Illinois University
- In 1989 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in theatre art
- Occupations
- television actorvoice actorstage actorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Joan Allen is an American actress. Known for her work on stage and screen, she has received various accolades, including a Tony Award, in addition to nominations for three Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, three Primetime Emmy Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards.
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Dan Castellaneta
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
-
Daniel Louis Castellaneta is an American actor. He is best known for voicing Homer Simpson on the animated series The Simpsons, as well as other characters on the show such as Grampa Simpson, Krusty the Clown, Groundskeeper Willie, Mayor Quimby, Sideshow Mel, Mr. Teeny, Kodos, Itchy, Santa's Little Helper, and Barney Gumble. Castellaneta is also known for voicing Grandpa in Nickelodeon's Hey Arnold!, and has had voice roles in several other programs, including Futurama, Sibs, Darkwing Duck, The Adventures of Dynamo Duck, The Batman, Back to the Future: The Animated Series, Aladdin, Earthworm Jim, and Taz-Mania.
General info
| Alternative names | NIU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1895 |
| Motto | Forward, Together Forward |
| Colors | cardinal, black |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session (May - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 2,871 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy. Dekalb, Illinois, 60115-2828 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 40,000 |
| Phone | 8008923050 |