Dekalb, IL · Public · 4-year
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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.
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Northern Illinois University reported a 70.5% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Northern Illinois University is a public 4-year institution in Dekalb, IL. The historical average net price is $13,391 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.
70.5%
24,177 applicants
N/A
Combined score
N/A
Composite score
$13,391
After financial aid
49.2%
Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort
69.6%
N/A
11,301
Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Northern Illinois University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.
| Family Income | Avg Net Price/Year |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $10,126 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $9,854 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $12,797 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $17,612 |
| $110,000+ | $21,834 |
| Major | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business, Management & Marketing | 441 |
| Health Professions | 333 |
| Education | 241 |
| Psychology | 213 |
| Engineering | 195 |
| Social Sciences | 123 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 123 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | 120 |
| Parks, Recreation & Fitness | 102 |
| Liberal Arts & General Studies | 93 |
Official website: https://www.niu.edu/
Admissions: https://www.niu.edu/Apply/index.shtml
Northern Illinois University reported a 70% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 24,177. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.
The historical 70% acceptance rate suggests Northern Illinois University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.
The stored historical average net price at Northern Illinois University is $13,391 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 99%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $13,565 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.
The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Northern Illinois University is 49%. its stored first-year retention rate is 70%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.
Stored testing policy: test-blind. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.
Northern Illinois University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on August 1, 2026, Early Action on November 15, 2026. Aid deadlines: Financial aid January 31, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Northern Illinois University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.
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