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Summary
Northeastern Illinois University is a public institution that was founded in 1867. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,421, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 67 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Northeastern Illinois University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (Midwest), Tier 2. Its in-state tuition and fees are $8,089 (2012-13); out-of-state tuition and fees are $14,689 (2012-13).
Northeastern Illinois University is a school in Chicago that offers a summer transition program for first year students entering from high school. This six-week program consists of academic classes in the morning, and then workshops, recreational activities, and counseling in the afternoons. Students at Northeastern Illinois University can choose from more than 70 fields of study, including master’s degree programs in the Department of Counselor Education. Adult learners with busy schedules can earn a bachelor’s degree through the school’s Nontraditional Degree Programs, which feature flexible class times.
The university, often abbreviated as NEIU, offers more than 70 student organizations, as well as Greek life and student government. Students can also explore campus media through The Independent newspaper, Que Ondee Sola magazine, and the WZRD school radio station. Student athletes can play sports at the intramural and club level and work out in the fitness center. Notable NEIU alumni include Luis V. Gutierrez, the first Latino from the Midwest to be elected to Congress.
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The most important facets of the University's mission are to offer high quality undergraduate and graduate programs to a broad spectrum of students and to foster student growth and development. Unique to Northeastern's mission are the two distinctive features of diversity and community partnerships. The location of the University also provides students and faculty with many opportunities to integrate field-based learning, research, and services with classroom instruction. Study abroad programs provide Northeastern students with a unique opportunity to spend a semester, summer, or academic year overseas while earning credit at NIEU towards graduation. NEIU is easy to get to via public transportation. Average class size is 20. NEIU is committed to providing an affordable education - we are among the most affordable of the Illinois public universities. We offer Tuition Guarantee Program that offers incoming students the same tuition rate for four years. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1867 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | urban |
| 2011 Endowment | $4,491,184 |
Applying
When applying to Northeastern Illinois University, it's important to note the application deadline is July 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due July 1. The application fee at Northeastern Illinois University is $30. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 64.3 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 64.3% |
| Application deadline | July 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | July 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Northeastern Illinois University is 16:1, and the school has 40.8 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Northeastern Illinois University include: Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies; Elementary Education and Teaching; Accounting; Communication and Media Studies, Other; and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 66.0 percent.
Student Life
Northeastern Illinois University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,421, with a gender distribution of 44.4 percent male students and 55.6 percent female students.
| Total enrollment | 11,580 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | N/A |
Campus Info & Services
Northeastern Illinois University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. Northeastern Illinois University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, and lighted pathways/sidewalks. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Northeastern Illinois University.
| Students who have cars on campus | N/A |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
More About Campus Info & Services
Paying for School
At Northeastern Illinois University, 65.2 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $6,735.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $8,089 (2012-13) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $14,689 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | N/A |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
