Northeastern Illinois University: Review & Facts

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Northeastern Illinois University is a medium four-year, public school with 5,760 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1867 and is one of the 53 colleges and schools located in Chicago, Illinois.

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Academic Offerings

Northeastern Illinois University will give you the opportunity to obtain a bachelor's degree or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
60
Northeastern Illinois University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 60 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Business, Social Work, Management, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Northeastern Illinois University is relatively low at 63% (below Illinois average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
63%
Bad
The graduation rate at Northeastern Illinois University is very low: 29%. Nearly 32% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Northeastern Illinois University is good -- 9:1. Learn more information on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are high - $20,200 annually. The additional fees at Northeastern Illinois University beyond tuition are approximately $2,100, which totals $22,300 per academic year.

Read the details about Northeastern Illinois University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
63%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 4,603 applications were submitted and 2,886 were accepted, so it is not very hard to become a student at this school.

This school might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Northeastern Illinois University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,700
High
Northeastern Illinois University offers a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Northeastern Illinois University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C+
Dicey
Northeastern Illinois University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 500 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high -- about $7,700 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Northeastern Illinois University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Northeastern Illinois University appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Northeastern Illinois University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 N Saint Louis Ave
Chicago, Illinois
60625-4699, USA
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