What is Northern Illinois University's acceptance rate?

Northern Illinois University admits about 70% of applicants.

How much does Northern Illinois University cost?

At Northern Illinois University, the average net price after aid is about $13,391 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $28,851 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Northern Illinois University?

None. Northern Illinois University is test blind: SAT and ACT scores are not considered in admissions decisions.

What are Northern Illinois University's application deadlines?

Northern Illinois University's deadline is Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, IL·Public·~70% acceptance

Located in Dekalb, IL, Northern Illinois University is a public university. Admissions are accessible, with about 70% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $13,391 per year after financial aid. About 49% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $57,808 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost

$13,391/yr avg net price after aid

Full cost ~~$28,851~~

Aid cuts ~$15,460/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines

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Rolling

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Admissions

GPA range3.37–3.87

SAT (middle 50%)Not considered

ACT (middle 50%)Not considered

Test policyTest blind

Programs

Computer Science

Data Science / Statistics

Information Systems / IT

Mathematics

Physics

Chemistry

Biology

Environmental Science

Outcomes

49%

graduation rate

70%

freshman retention

$46,113

median earnings, 6yr

$57,808

median earnings, 10yr

How Northern Illinois reads an application

What Northern Illinois requires

Required

Grades (GPA)Course rigorClass rankCollege-prep programTOEFL / English proficiency

From federal IPEDS data — what Northern Illinois requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions

What is Northern Illinois University's acceptance rate?: Northern Illinois University admits about 70% of applicants.
How much does Northern Illinois University cost?: At Northern Illinois University, the average net price after aid is about $13,391 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $28,851 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Northern Illinois University?: None. Northern Illinois University is test blind: SAT and ACT scores are not considered in admissions decisions.
What are Northern Illinois University's application deadlines?: Northern Illinois University's deadline is Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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