Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL · City · 3,982 students
HSI
4
YearPublic
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Chicago, IL, 60625-4699 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
ORD · Chicago O'Hare
10 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$26,960
Out-of-state COA
$37,303
Avg net price
$14,109
Room & board
$10,390
In-state tuition
$12,383
Out-of-state tuition
$22,726
Books & supplies
$1,920/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$13,709
$30–48k
$12,824
$48–75k
$15,077
$75–110k
$20,464
$110k+
$25,001
Admissions
Admit rate
75%
Test policy
Not required
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Essay Requirements
Northeastern Illinois University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
See the current Common App essay prompts for the personal statement options.
Outcomes
Graduation rate
18%
1st-yr retention
52%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
46%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
23%
Transferred
35%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
40%
Median earnings (6yr)
$43,801
Median earnings (10yr)
$52,234
Median debt
$14,600
Monthly loan payment
$155
Debt range (25th–75th)
$4,750–$19,743
Debt (90th percentile)
$31,000
Student Body
Men 43%Women 57%
9
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
56%
First-generation
51%
Median family income
$21,900
Independent students
40%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
24.0
Part-time students
36%
Race & ethnicity
White
16%
Hispanic
52%
Black
12%
Asian
8%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
8%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$43,801
10 years after entry
$52,234
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Institutional
Endowment
$15M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Full-time faculty
68%
Avg faculty salary
$9,265/mo
Instructional spend/student
$18,253
Federal loan rate
19%
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