Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, IL · Public · Suburban campus · 11,301 students

Northern Illinois University is a public suburban college in Dekalb, IL, with about 11,301 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well Northern Illinois University fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

70%

Admit rate

$28,851/yr

Cost of attendance

$57,808

Median earnings

49%

Graduation rate

70%

Retention

15:1

Student:faculty

96%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$10,974/yr

$30–48k$11,006/yr

$48–75k$13,204/yr

$75–110k$17,806/yr

$110k+$21,060/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by Northern Illinois University.