Northeastern Illinois University
Acceptance
75%
In-State
$12,383
Grad Rate (4yr)
7%
Retention
52%
Earnings
$52,234
AI Overview
Northeastern Illinois University brings Chicago's neighborhoods into the classroom through nationally recognized programs in Area Studies and Cultural Studies that reflect the city's rich communities. Located on Chicago's Northwest Side, the campus attracts motivated students who value accessible education and real-world learning opportunities. The university's Justice Studies program stands out, combining sociology, criminology, and legal studies to prepare students for careers in law enforcement, advocacy, and social services—perfectly positioned in one of America's most dynamic urban centers.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
SAT data not available
ACT Score Range
ACT data not available
In-State Tuition
$12,383
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,726
Room & Board
$10,390
Average Net Price
$14,109
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
56%
Take Federal Loans
19%
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,600
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$52,234Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$14,600Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesComputer Science
103 graduates
$88,917
4 yrs after graduation
Business Administration, Management and Operations
56 graduates
$69,226
4 yrs after graduation
Marketing
36 graduates
$69,011
4 yrs after graduation
Accounting and Related Services
55 graduates
$68,328
4 yrs after graduation
Finance and Financial Management Services
34 graduates
$64,022
4 yrs after graduation
Human Resources Management and Services
30 graduates
$63,276
4 yrs after graduation
Political Science and Government
16 graduates
$60,545
4 yrs after graduation
Business/Commerce, General
26 graduates
$59,853
4 yrs after graduation
Economics
10 graduates
$58,252
4 yrs after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
87 graduates
$55,569
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
48+ programsAnd 36 more programs available
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