Northeastern Illinois University
Public university · Chicago, IL · 3,982 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
75%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$9,377
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$23,570
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
25%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Northeastern Illinois University?
Northeastern Illinois University accepts about 75 of every 100 applicants (75%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says Northeastern Illinois University is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Northeastern Illinois University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Northeastern Illinois University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $23,570 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $9,377 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $12,743 for IL residents and $22,581 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$12,743
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$22,581
- Room & board$10,810
- Total cost of attendance$23,570
- Average net price after grants$9,377
Popular majors
Business, Computer Science, Education, Liberal Arts & General Studies, Psychology.
Northeastern Illinois University FAQ
- What is Northeastern Illinois University's acceptance rate?
- 75% — moderately selective.
- Is Northeastern Illinois University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Northeastern Illinois University is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Northeastern Illinois University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Northeastern Illinois University cost?
- About $23,570 a year before aid; $9,377 on average after grants.
- What is Northeastern Illinois University's FAFSA school code?
- 001693. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Northeastern Illinois University receives your information.
- What is Northeastern Illinois University's graduation rate?
- 25% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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