Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, IL · Suburb · 11,301 students

HSI

Year

Public

Suburb

Large (10k+)

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Location

Dekalb, IL, 60115-2828 · Suburb campus

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Nearest airport from college

ORD · Chicago O'Hare

44 mi away

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Admission Rate

70%

Cost of Attendance

$28,851

per academic year

Graduation Rate

49%

Median Earnings

$57,808

10 yrs after entry

Median Debt

$22,162

at graduation

Enrollment

11,301

Large (10k+)

Cost

In-state tuition

$13,248

Out-of-state tuition

$13,248

Room & board

$14,160

Avg net price

$13,391

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$10,126

$30–48k

$9,854

$48–75k

$12,797

$75–110k

$17,612

$110k+

$21,834

Admissions

Admit rate

70%

Outcomes

Graduation rate

49%

1st-yr retention

70%

Consumer completion

64%

Median earnings (6yr)

$46,113

Median earnings (10yr)

$57,808

Median debt

$22,162

Monthly loan payment

$235

Student Body

Men 47%Women 53%

Student : Faculty ratio

■ Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

47%

First-generation

38%

Veterans

Avg age at entry

21.0

Part-time students

11%

Race & ethnicity

White

42%

Hispanic

26%

Black

21%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

AI/AN

Unknown

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$46,113

10 years after entry

$57,808

Psychology, General211

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing153

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods146

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs139

Marketing119

Computer Science110

Business Administration, Management and Operations109

Mechanical Engineering101

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities97

Communication and Media Studies95

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness84

Accounting and Related Services83

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods80

Fine and Studio Arts69

Biology, General66

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services63

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Institutional

Avg faculty salary

$11,060/mo

Instructional spend/student

$14,474

Federal loan rate

47%