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Northeastern Illinois University

NEIU

Chicago, Illinois 60625-4699

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Known for business — excellent value

Northeastern Illinois University is a public institution in Chicago with particular strength in business and computer science.

A mid-sized campus of 3.9K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

17% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,234 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,550.

Established
1867
Motto
Break Barriers
Mascot
Goldie the Golden Eagle
Type
Public university
Conference
Division III Illini-Badger Football Conference
Division
Division II

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70%Acceptance
SAT Avg
3,869Students
12:1Student:Faculty
17%Grad Rate
$52,234Earnings 10yr
$13,550Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Northeastern Illinois University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate70.4%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

70.4%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$12,383
Tuition (out-of-state)$22,726
Room & Board$10,742
Books & Supplies$2,400
Total Cost of Attendance$27,208
Average Net Price$13,550
Median Debt at Graduation$14,600
Monthly Payment (10yr)$155

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,691
$30–48K$12,769
$48–75K$15,777
$75–110K$19,805
$110K+$21,771

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$13,550

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7800.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,969

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

31

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (69)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
3,869
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
51%
Pell Grant Recipients
54%

Race & Ethnicity

White 17%
Black 10%
Hispanic 52%
Asian 8%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate16.8%
Freshman Retention61.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,801
8 Years$47,923
10 Years$52,234

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$38,300
Men
$47,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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Varsity Sports — Summit League

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112High

Estimated from IL state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Chicagopop. 2.7M
8 mi(14 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
74 mi(128 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
173 mi(300 min)

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