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Northern Illinois University is a public institution in Dekalb with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A large campus of 11.3K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
50% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $57,808 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,909.
Established
1895
Type
Public research university
Conference
NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision and the Mid-American Conference
Division
Division I
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70%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
11,277Students
14:1Student:Faculty
50%Grad Rate
$57,808Earnings 10yr
$12,909Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate70.5%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$12,700
Tuition (out-of-state)$12,700
Room & Board$12,800
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$27,214
Average Net Price$12,909
Median Debt at Graduation$22,162
Monthly Payment (10yr)$235
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$9,047
$30–48K$9,740
$48–75K$12,674
$75–110K$17,806
$110K+$21,307
Programs (137)
Student Body
Undergrads
11,277
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
46%
Race & Ethnicity
White 42%
Black 21%
Hispanic 25%
Asian 7%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 1%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate49.6%
Freshman Retention70.4%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$46,113
8 Years$51,305
10 Years$57,808
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$42,300
Men
$57,600
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Source: Wikipedia