Northern Illinois University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #573 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #205 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #180 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #65 of 1,039 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 173 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Undergraduates
- 11,429
- Graduates
- 4,220
- 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 71% and is among the top 34% 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 | 71% | 68% | 73% |
| Applicants | 25,961 | 10,906 | 15,040 |
| Admissions | 18,348 | 7,367 | 10,971 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,377 | 1,113 | 1,264 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 63 | 32 | 31 |
8,313 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,208 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 | 7280 (47%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3165 (20%) |
| Black or African American | 2702 (17%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 966 (6%) |
| Asian | 958 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 440 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 94 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 16 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 10 (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
- $12,552
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $9,790 | $9,066 |
| Tuition in-state | $9,790 | $9,066 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $9,790 | $9,066 |
| Fee in-district | $2,872 | |
| Fee in-state | $2,872 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,872 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,500 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,420 |
Northern Illinois University majors
Northern Illinois University has granted 2,793 bachelor's degrees across 60 programs, 1,204 master's across 57 programs, and 267 doctorate degrees across 23 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Northern Illinois University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 71 | 199 | |
| Psychology, General | 183 | 13 | 15 |
| Computer Science | 131 | 37 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 166 | ||
| Management Science | 87 | 73 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 115 | 38 | |
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 149 | ||
| Accounting | 122 | 12 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 122 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 113 | 4 | |
| Law | 104 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 93 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 80 | 6 | 4 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 40 | 49 | |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 72 | 9 | |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 76 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 67 | 8 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 75 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 29 | 44 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 63 | 5 | 2 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 70 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 46 | 20 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 36 | 28 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 42 | 13 | 7 |
| Music Performance, General | 36 | 24 | |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 58 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 56 | ||
| History, General | 46 | 6 | 1 |
| Information Technology | 52 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 34 | 17 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 43 | 7 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 35 | 15 | |
| Adult and Continuing Education Administration | 18 | 30 | |
| Finance, General | 48 | ||
| Sociology, General | 41 | 6 | |
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 45 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 21 | 24 | |
| Chemistry, General | 30 | 2 | 5 |
| Mathematics, General | 28 | 4 | 4 |
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 26 | 9 | |
| Environmental Studies | 35 | ||
| Marketing, Other | 35 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 34 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 30 | 3 | |
| Nursing Science | 33 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 33 | ||
| Public Administration | 33 | ||
| Public Health, General | 31 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 21 | 8 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 13 | 13 | |
| Economics, General | 25 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 17 | 7 | |
| Education, General | 23 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 13 | 8 | 2 |
| Art Teacher Education | 8 | 12 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 17 | 3 | |
| Physics, General | 10 | 4 | 6 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 19 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 19 | ||
| Philosophy | 10 | 9 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 16 | 3 | |
| Journalism | 17 | ||
| Geography | 11 | 4 | 1 |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 15 | ||
| Statistics, General | 11 | 3 | |
| Financial Mathematics | 13 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 13 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 8 | 4 | |
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 10 | ||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 10 | ||
| Human Services, General | 10 | ||
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 7 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 7 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 4 | 3 | |
| Educational Evaluation and Research | 7 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 6 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 6 | ||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 6 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist | 4 | ||
| Educational Psychology | 1 | 3 | |
| Taxation | 4 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 | ||
| Health Services Administration | 3 | ||
| Criminology | 2 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 1 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,793 | 1,204 | 267 |
Northern Illinois University has a graduation rate of 53%, which is among the 47% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 53% | 49% | 57% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Northern Illinois University is a world-class research university with 27,309 scientific papers published and 538,903 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Political Science, Chemistry, Medicine, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 405 | 2334 |
| 1992 | 424 | 2581 |
| 1993 | 449 | 2718 |
| 1994 | 437 | 2956 |
| 1995 | 497 | 3242 |
| 1996 | 487 | 3596 |
| 1997 | 426 | 3779 |
| 1998 | 446 | 4338 |
| 1999 | 447 | 4517 |
| 2000 | 441 | 5128 |
| 2001 | 451 | 5544 |
| 2002 | 535 | 6657 |
| 2003 | 550 | 7293 |
| 2004 | 552 | 8317 |
| 2005 | 581 | 9451 |
| 2006 | 604 | 10247 |
| 2007 | 595 | 11755 |
| 2008 | 619 | 12805 |
| 2009 | 664 | 14159 |
| 2010 | 662 | 15900 |
| 2011 | 740 | 18175 |
| 2012 | 733 | 20427 |
| 2013 | 818 | 22389 |
| 2014 | 792 | 23994 |
| 2015 | 789 | 24857 |
| 2016 | 786 | 25624 |
| 2017 | 827 | 25500 |
| 2018 | 855 | 27712 |
| 2019 | 821 | 30044 |
| 2020 | 942 | 33719 |
| 2021 | 825 | 37415 |
| 2022 | 778 | 36958 |
| 2023 | 785 | 36219 |
Northern Illinois University alumni
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Robert Zemeckis
- Occupations
- science fiction writerfilm producerwriterscreenwriterdirector
- Biography
-
Robert Lee Zemeckis is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He first came to public attention as the director of the action-adventure romantic comedy Romancing the Stone (1984), the science-fiction comedy Back to the Future trilogy (1985–1990), and the live-action/animated comedy Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988). He subsequently directed the satirical black comedy Death Becomes Her (1992) and then diversified into more dramatic fare, including Forrest Gump (1994), for which he won the Academy Award for Best Director. The film also won the Best Picture.
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Tammy Duckworth
- Occupations
- non-fiction writerhelicopter pilotpolitician
- Biography
-
Ladda Tammy Duckworth is an American politician and retired Army National Guard lieutenant colonel serving as the junior United States senator from Illinois since 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, she represented Illinois's 8th congressional district in the United States 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
- Occupations
- stage actorvoice actortelevision actorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Joan Allen is an American actress. Known for her work on stage and screen, she has received a Tony Award as well as nominations for three Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, three Primetime Emmy Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards.
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Kurt Sutter
- Enrolled in Northern Illinois University
- Graduated with Master of Fine Arts
- Occupations
- showrunnertelevision produceractordirectorfilm director
- Biography
-
Kurt Leon Sutter is an American screenwriter, director, producer, and actor. He worked as a writer, director, and executive producer on The Shield, and appeared on the show as hitman Margos Dezerian. Sutter is also the creator of Sons of Anarchy and its spinoff Mayans M.C. on FX; he wrote, produced, and directed the series, as well as played incarcerated club member Otto Delaney. Sutter spent time with members of an outlaw motorcycle club in Northern California as research for Sons of Anarchy. Sutter's wife, actress Katey Sagal, played main character Gemma Teller.
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 | 2,736 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy. Dekalb, Illinois, 60115-2828 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 40,000 |
| Phone | 8008923050 |