NIU
Northern Illinois University
1425 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Northern Illinois University (NIU)
About this school
Northern Illinois, founded in 1895, is a public university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Business, Education, Engineering and Engineering Technology, Health and Human Sciences, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts. Its 755-acre campus is located in DeKalb, 65 miles west of Chicago.
- www.niu.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
4,588
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:13,454
- Men:6,752 Men (50.2%)
- Women:6,702 Women (49.8%)
Location
Admission Information (NIU)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Northern Illinois University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 2 | 4 |
Science | 2 | 4 |
Foreign Language | 1 | 2 |
Social Studies | 2 | 3 |
History | 1 | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | Not reported |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Not reported |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | - |
City, State, Zip | De Kalb, IL 60115-2854 |
Phone | (815) 753-0446 |
Fax | - |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | August 1 |
Application Fee | $40 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | Not reported |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student cannot defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | - |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | High school class rank required for freshmen |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 53% of 14,641 applicants were admitted |
Women | 55% of 8,198 applicants were admitted |
Men | 52% of 6,443 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 2,516 (32%) of 7,806 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 1,312 (29%) of 4,471 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 1,204 (36%) of 3,335 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.26 |
375 And Above | 24% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 13% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 16% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 14% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 24% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 9% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 22 average |19-24 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 5% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 27% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 54% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 14% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (NIU)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $12,262|Out-of-state: $21,727 (44.39%)
- Room & Board: - $10,880 (39.39%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,400 (5.07%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $3,080 (11.15%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Northern Illinois University accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Not reported |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 001737 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,661 (91.1%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,388 (83.6%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,378 (99.3%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 128 (9.3%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 65% |
Average Award | $14,067 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,322 (95.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,337 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,218 (88.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,181 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 75 (5.4%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 264 (14.5%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,819 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 10,723 (82.7%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 9,309 (86.8%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 9,222 (99.1%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 667 (7.2%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 61% |
Average Award | $12,759 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 7,643 (82.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,232 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 8,436 (91.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,950 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 249 (2.7%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 1,154 (8.9%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,194 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 76% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $34,708 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 11.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 1.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships, TEACH Grants |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Area/Ethnic Studies, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Humanities, International Studies, Library Science, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Creative Writing, Dance, Debating, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Cheerleading/Drum Major, Community Service, Leadership, Memberships |
Special Characteristics | Adult Students, Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Children with a Deceased or Disabled Parent, Ethnic Background, First-Generation College Students, Handicapped Students, International Students, Members of Minorities, Veterans, Veterans' Children |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $2,641 |
Academics & Instruction (NIU)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
808
Part-Time Faculty
259
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
63%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 25% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 23% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 26% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 12% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 5% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 7% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 2% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 44% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 27% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 29% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Not reported
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 2,498,645 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 1500 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Northern Illinois University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
73.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
20.7%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
39.5%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
45.0%
Programs & Majors (NIU)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (66)
- Accounting
- Anthropology
- Apparel and Textiles, General
- Applied Mathematics, General
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
- Chemistry, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
- Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
- Computer Science
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering Technology, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Studies
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Health Teacher Education
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
- History, General
- Human Development and Family Studies, General
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Journalism
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Management Information Systems, General
- Management Science
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Not reported
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing, Communication/journalism
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Audiology, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy, Juris Doctor
Master's Programs of Study (55)
- Accounting
- Adult Education
- Anthropology
- Art/Fine Arts
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Chemistry
- Child and Family Studies
- Communication Disorders
- Communication--General
- Computer Science
- Counselor Education
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Dance
- Early Childhood Education
- Economics
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Educational Psychology
- Electrical Engineering
- Elementary Education
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- English
- Foundations and Philosophy of Education
- French
- Geography
- Geology
- Higher Education
- History
- Industrial and Manufacturing Management
- Industrial/Management Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Music
- Nursing--General
- Nutrition
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Physical Therapy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology--General
- Public Administration
- Public Health--General
- Reading Education
- Romance Languages
- Secondary Education
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Special Education
- Sports Management
- Statistics
- Taxation
- Theater
Campus Life (NIU)
Location & Geography
Population
43,849
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Chicago
Campus Size
650 acres
Weather
Temperature | 9.8 average low in January, 80.2 average high in September |
Rain | - |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 1 mile(s) from campus in DeKalb |
Nearest Train Station | 35 mile(s) from campus in Geneva |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing
Students of College Housing
27% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Students required to live on campus through senior year
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
73%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | Victor E. Huskie |
School Colors | Cardinal and black |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Gymnastics | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Gymnastics | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | badminton, basketball, cross-country running, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Northern Illinois University offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, american marketing association, delta sigma pi, pi sigma epsilon, black choir, student volunteer choir
Sororities
3% of women participate
Fraternities
4% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
11,788
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
13,454
Women
6,702
Men
6,752
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 5.5% Asian
- 16.1% Black/African-American
- 18.2% Hispanic/Latino
- 3.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 55.9% White
- 0.4% Unknown
International Students
1.9% from 48 countries
Average Age
23
Number of Graduate Students
4,588
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