Northeastern Illinois University
NEIU
Chicago, Illinois 60625-4699
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
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Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
78.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.3%/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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
61%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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Varsity Sports — Summit League
History & Fun Facts
- •It was founded in 1867 in Blue Island, Illinois as Cook County’s first teacher training school.
- •In 1967, the Illinois Legislature acted to remove the title of “teachers college” from all state colleges and universities and the college became Northeastern Illinois State College.
- •" In January 1996, Northeastern Illinois University established its own board of trustees.
- •In 2014, NEIU was censured by the American Association of University Professors for violating a professor's academic freedom in a tenure denial case.
- •In September 2016, Northeastern first began to offer on-campus housing for its students.
Source: Wikipedia
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