Northern Illinois University
Public university · Dekalb, IL · 11,301 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
70%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$14,505
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$29,642
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
48%
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 Northern Illinois University?
Northern Illinois University accepts about 70 of every 100 applicants (70%), 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 Northern 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 Northern Illinois University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Northern Illinois University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $29,642 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $14,505 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 $13,792 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$13,792
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$13,792
- Room & board$14,680
- Total cost of attendance$29,642
- Average net price after grants$14,505
Popular majors
Business, Health Professions & Nursing, Education, Psychology, Engineering.
Northern Illinois University FAQ
- What is Northern Illinois University's acceptance rate?
- 70% — moderately selective.
- Is Northern Illinois University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Northern 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 Northern Illinois University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Northern Illinois University cost?
- About $29,642 a year before aid; $14,505 on average after grants.
- What is Northern Illinois University's FAFSA school code?
- 001737. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Northern Illinois University receives your information.
- What is Northern Illinois University's graduation rate?
- 48% of students finish within six years.
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