Northeastern Illinois University: Review & Facts

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Northeastern Illinois University is a medium four-year, public school with 7,120 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1867 and is one of the 55 colleges and schools located in Chicago, Illinois.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
60
Fair
At Northeastern Illinois University you can obtain your bachelor's degree or master's degree.

Northeastern Illinois University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 60 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Business, Social Work, Psychology, and General Studies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings against other schools and colleges.

It is worthwhile 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. However, if you plan to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
67%
Bad
Northeastern Illinois University student retention rate is relatively low at 67% (below Illinois average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Northeastern Illinois University is very low - 28%. Nearly 32% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Northeastern Illinois University is pretty good -- 12:1. Read more details on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$21,800
High
Average tuition charges are high, $19,800 a year. The additional fees at Northeastern Illinois University (not included in tuition costs) are about $2,000; which comes to $21,800 per 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
61%
Doable
According to government data, 4,885 applications were submitted and 2,965 were accepted, so it is not very hard to be accepted at this school.

The school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

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

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,700
Medium
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-
Unsafe
Northeastern Illinois University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 500 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable: nearly $6,700 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 received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, 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 Maps



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