Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, IL

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Acceptance Rate

70%

Enrollment

11,277

Graduation Rate

50%

Student-Faculty Ratio

16:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$57,808

Retention Rate

70%

Admissions

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Scale

SAT

ACT

Test-optional

Extracurriculars

LimitedExceptional

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,700

Out-of-State Tuition

$12,700

Avg Net Price

$12,909

Room & Board

$12,800

Total COA

$27,214

Median Debt

$22,162

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000

$9,047

$30,001–48,000

$9,740

$48,001–75,000

$12,674

$75,001–110,000

$17,806

$110,001+

$21,307

Pell Grant Rate: 46%

Federal Loan Rate: 49%

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Sticker Price$25,500

Estimated Net Price$12,909 (avg)

This is a rough estimate based on published IPEDS data. Actual aid depends on your full financial profile, merit scholarships, and institutional policies.

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

50%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$57,808

Retention Rate

70%

Median Debt

$22,162

Top Programs

Business & Marketing

17.7%

Health Professions

15.5%

Education

9.1%

Psychology

8.1%

Engineering

6.5%

Social Sciences

5.3%

Visual & Performing Arts

5.3%

Computer Science

4.2%

Communication

4.1%

Parks, Recreation & Fitness

3.3%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
Psychology, General	188	$41,119
Business Administration, Management and Operations	174	$63,809
Accounting and Related Services	171	$73,170
Communication and Media Studies	164	$50,527
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	159	$71,507
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs	157	$47,850
Marketing	152	$59,336
Computer Science	134	$79,236
Mechanical Engineering	123	$78,194
Biology, General	116	$48,556
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	107	$38,803
Engineering Technology, General	101	$74,294
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	99	$43,091
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering	90	$79,921
Finance and Financial Management Services	90	$66,930