Northeastern Illinois University
Northeastern Illinois University is a public 4-year institution in Chicago, IL. It enrolls about 5,504 students and admits roughly 70% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Chicago, IL 60625 |
| County | Cook County |
| Enrollment | 5,504 |
| Acceptance rate | 70% |
| Applicants / admitted | 8,481 / 5,971 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $12,383 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $22,726 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 17% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 61% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $14,669 |
| Campus setting | City: Large |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Master's degree |
| Website | www.neiu.edu/ |
| Phone | 7735834050 |
Admissions
About 8,481 students applied and 5,971 were admitted. Of those admitted, 553 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $12,383 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $22,726. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $14,669 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $10,691 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $12,769 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $15,777 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $19,805 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,771 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 792 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 17% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Northeastern Illinois University is in Chicago, IL, Cook County. Its coordinates are 41.9804, -87.7190.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Northeastern Illinois University?
About 70% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 8,481 applicants.
How much does Northeastern Illinois University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $12,383 for in-state students and $22,726 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Northeastern Illinois University?
About 5,504 students are enrolled.