Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL · Public · 3,982 undergrads (small, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $13,709 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $12,824 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $15,077 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $20,464 |
| Over $110,000 | $25,001 |
| All incomes (average) | $14,109 |
Sticker tuition: $12,383 in-state, $22,726 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 75%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 56%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 22%
- Freshman retention
- 52%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $52,234
- Median debt at graduation
- $14,600
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business20%
Computer Science13%
Education13%
Psychology7%
Communications & Media5%
Social Sciences5%
Visual & Performing Arts5%
Biology & Life Sciences4%
Criminal Justice2%
English & Literature2%
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