Northeastern Illinois University, IL
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Nonresidential
Master's College and University
Main Campus
Northeastern Illinois University Rankings
Affordability62
Selectivity8
Retention3
Graduation1
Earnings27
Diversity88
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Northeastern Illinois University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences6%
Business, Management, Marketing24%
Communication, Journalism6%
Computer and Information Sciences6%
Education3%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs2%
History3%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting6%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities10%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology7%
Public Administration and Social Service10%
Social Sciences7%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into Northeastern Illinois University
56%
Admission Rate
435
Median SAT Math
551
Median SAT Reading
19
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)380–490
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)550–551
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)15–22
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Northeastern Illinois University
$11K
In-State Tuition
$21K
Out-of-State Tuition
$25K
Average Total Cost
$19K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $19K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $19K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $21K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $25K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $25K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Northeastern Illinois University
40%
Receive Federal Loans
$10K
Median Federal Debt
56%
Repayment Rate
$152
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 63% | 56% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 11% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 5% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 4% | 11% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $10K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $11K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $11K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $10K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $20K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $5K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 51% | 45% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 56% | 49% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 63% | 53% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 69% | 58% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Northeastern Illinois University
49%
Retention Rate
35%
Transfer Rate
21%
Withdrawal Rate
22%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 3% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 22% | 54% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 30% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 26% | 49% | 53% |
| Black | 8% | 33% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 31% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20% | 43% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 22% | 43% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 22% | 38% | 44% |
| Other race | 25% | 44% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Northeastern Illinois University
89%
Employment Rate
$33K
Median Salary
$19K
25 Pctl Salary
$47K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 89% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 86% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 87% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 85% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 85% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $7K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $19K | $19K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $33K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $47K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $59K | $57K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $33K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $36K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $38K | $36K | $35K |
Students
Students at Northeastern Illinois University
6,306
Undergraduates
29%
Full-time Undergrads
24
Avg Entry Age
1,713
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 56% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 44% | 30% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 8% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 11% | 20% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 28% | 48% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38% | 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 | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 10% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 52% | 40% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 21% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 7% | 15% | 14% |
| >$110K | 6% | 16% | 15% |
Location Map
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