NIU Description

Northern Illinois University (NIU), located in Dekalb, Illinois, offers strong undergraduate and graduate academics and a fun, vibrant campus life.

NIU has seven colleges, which grant degrees in more than 60 undergraduate majors and over 75 graduate programs. Offerings range from undergraduate degrees in the arts and sciences to a doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.

One of the many high rankings earned by Nothern Illinois was by Washington Monthly’s College Guide, which placed it within the top 100 universities in the country in the categories of service to the community and research. They also gave it a high ranking for social mobility and granting degrees to low-income students.

NIU’s Public Administration graduate program was ranked third nationally by U.S. News and World Report. A number of other departments, such as visual arts and education, have received recognition from various organizations as well.

Most of Northern Illinois University’s programs offer opportunities for internships or community service related to one’s area of study.

Most undergraduate programs also provide a teaching certification option, which allows students to teach their subjects at a high school or elementary school.

Grants, loans, scholarships, tuition waivers and federal work-study are the types of financial aid offered to eligible students.

Quick Facts about Northern Illinois University

Location

Midwest

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Huskies

Website

www.niu.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

Selectivity

Highly Selective

In-State Tuition

$8,491

Out-of-State Tuition

$16,981

Retention Rate

74%

Enrollment

24,395

Year Established

1895

NIU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
18,431
Freshman Class
4,239
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
24,395

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
76%
Graduate
24%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
60%
Part-Time
40%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
100%
Out-of-State
0%

Gender of Students

Women
48%
Men
52%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
12%
Asian
5%
Caucasian
68%
Latino
7%
Other
8%

Students State Origin

Illinois
100%

International Students

International
3%
Domestic
97%

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