Acceptance
70%
In-State
$12,700
Grad Rate (4yr)
33%
Retention
70%
Earnings
$57,808
AI Overview
Northern Illinois University brings a hands-on approach to learning, with standout programs in natural resources conservation and communication studies that emphasize real-world application. Located in DeKalb, about an hour west of Chicago, campus life balances small-town accessibility with easy access to big-city opportunities. Students who want affordable education without getting lost in the crowd thrive here. The university's nationally recognized meteorology program has produced more broadcast meteorologists than any other school in the country.
SAT Score Range
SAT data not available
ACT Score Range
ACT data not available
In-State Tuition
$12,700
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,700
Room & Board
$12,800
Average Net Price
$12,909
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
46%
Take Federal Loans
49%
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,162
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$57,808Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$22,162Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesElectrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
66 graduates
$79,921
4 yrs after graduation
Computer Science
128 graduates
$79,236
4 yrs after graduation
Mechanical Engineering
120 graduates
$78,194
4 yrs after graduation
Industrial Engineering
28 graduates
$76,872
4 yrs after graduation
Engineering Technology, General
82 graduates
$74,294
4 yrs after graduation
Accounting and Related Services
138 graduates
$73,170
4 yrs after graduation
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
185 graduates
$71,507
4 yrs after graduation
Finance and Financial Management Services
77 graduates
$66,930
4 yrs after graduation
Business Administration, Management and Operations
174 graduates
$63,809
4 yrs after graduation
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
18 graduates
$63,491
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
72+ programsAnd 60 more programs available
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