School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of Northeastern Illinois University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
Address5500 N Saint Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60625-4699
Phone773-583-4050
WEBwww.neiu.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionhttps://admissions.neiu.edu/
Online Applicationhttps://admissions.neiu.edu/admission-requirements
Financial Aidwww.neiu.edu/financial-aid/
Net Price Calculatorwww.neiu.edu/financial-aid/financing-your-education/calculating-your-net-cost
Veterans Tuitionhttps://admissions.neiu.edu/veterans-services
Athleticwww.neiu.edu/about/office-institutional-research-and-assessment/data-digest/graduation-and-retention-rates
Disability Servicewww.neiu.edu/university-life/student-disability-services
School Category
School TypePublic, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Highest Degree OfferedMaster's degree

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Northeastern Illinois University is 70.40% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 9.26%. The application fees are $30 for undergraduate programs and $30 for graduate programs.
Open Admission Policy✗
Acceptance Rate70.40 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)9.26 %
Undergraduate Application Fees$30
Graduate Application Fees$30
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Tuition & Fees

Northeastern Illinois's 2024 tuition & fees is $12,383 for Illinois residents and $22,726 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 2.41% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($22,192).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $9,874 for Illinois residents and $18,217 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 6.59% compared to the last year's rate.
Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$12,383$22,726
Graduate Tuition & Fees$9,874$18,217
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
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Student Population

A total of 5,756 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 2,079 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Northeastern Illinois has 4,207 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,549 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students5,756
Undergraduate Students4,207
Graduate Students1,549
Online Enrollment2,079
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Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

Northeastern Illinois offers 77 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Northeastern Illinois
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs77 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsBachelor's
Master's
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Academic/career counseling service✔
Employment services✔
Placement services for completers✔
On-campus day care for students✔
Distance Learning (online classes)✔
ROTC✔
Study Abroad✔
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔