Northern Illinois University, IL
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Northern Illinois University Rankings
Affordability49
Selectivity25
Retention31
Graduation1
Earnings40
Diversity74
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Northern Illinois University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing19%
Communication, Journalism7%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Education5%
Engineering7%
Engineering Technologies3%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs18%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences4%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities2%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology6%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences7%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into Northern Illinois University
54%
Admission Rate
535
Median SAT Math
545
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)480–590
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)490–600
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–25
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Northern Illinois University
$15K
In-State Tuition
$15K
Out-of-State Tuition
$32K
Average Total Cost
$23K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $21K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $21K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $22K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $26K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $28K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Northern Illinois University
63%
Receive Federal Loans
$18K
Median Federal Debt
60%
Repayment Rate
$235
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 40% | 56% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 16% | 11% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $20K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $18K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $16K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $38K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $28K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $9K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 56% | 45% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 60% | 49% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 69% | 53% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 75% | 58% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Northern Illinois University
73%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
11%
Withdrawal Rate
45%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 24% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 45% | 54% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 51% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 46% | 49% | 53% |
| Black | 24% | 33% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 61% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40% | 43% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 10% | 37% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 67% | 38% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 58% | 43% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 33% | 38% | 44% |
| Other race | 39% | 44% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Northern Illinois University
94%
Employment Rate
$37K
Median Salary
$23K
25 Pctl Salary
$52K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 93% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $11K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $23K | $19K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $37K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $52K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $64K | $57K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $37K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $42K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $46K | $36K | $35K |
Students
Students at Northern Illinois University
12,761
Undergraduates
53%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
4,381
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 50% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 50% | 30% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 6% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 17% | 20% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 53% | 48% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19% | 18% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 30% | 40% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 15% | 14% |
| >$110K | 20% | 16% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Northern Illinois University, IL
Hair Professionals Career College
3 miles, NE
Kishwaukee College
6 miles, W
Waubonsee Community College
18 miles, SE