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
70%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
3,869Students
12:1Student:Faculty
17%Grad Rate
$52,234Earnings 10yr
$13,550Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate70.4%
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
Programs (69)
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
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Summit League
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia