What Northern Illinois costs
Northern Illinois University charges $13,248 a year in published tuition and fees, about $6,624 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $28,851 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $13,484 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Getting into Northern Illinois
For fall 2024, Northern Illinois University received 23,651 applications and admitted 16,505 students, and 1,991 enrolled as first-years.
What Northern Illinois students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Northern Illinois University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 213 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 124 |
| Computer Science | 120 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 119 |
| Health / Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 112 |
| Marketing / Marketing Management | 109 |
| Accounting | 104 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences / Liberal Studies | 93 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Northern Illinois
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Aurora University, Aurora, Illinois: about 25 miles away
- North Central College, Naperville, Illinois: about 34 miles away
- Beloit College, Beloit, Wisconsin: about 42 miles away
- Lewis University, Romeoville, Illinois: about 43 miles away
- Elmhurst University, Elmhurst, Illinois: about 43 miles away
- Dominican University, River Forest, Illinois: about 49 miles away
Colleges like Northern Illinois
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (suburban), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Oakland University, Rochester Hills, Michigan: 12,351 undergraduates
- Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan: 10,055 undergraduates
- Southern Illinois University–Edwardsville, Edwardsville, Illinois: 8,750 undergraduates
- Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio: 6,762 undergraduates
- Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, Michigan: 5,989 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Northern Illinois University's acceptance rate? 69.8% for fall 2024: 16,505 of 23,651 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Northern Illinois University? $13,248 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Northern Illinois University? About 11,300 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at Northern Illinois University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as suburban.
Sources
- College Navigator: Northern Illinois University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Northern Illinois University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
