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Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago,
IL
•4-Year Public•
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About Northeastern Illinois University
Northeastern Illinois University is a public, state university in the city of Chicago, Illinois. Northeastern Illinois University was founded in 1961. The university enrolls around 6,440 students a year, including 4,608 undergrads.
| Northeastern Illinois University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | Info Not Available |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | Info Not Available |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.1 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 21% |
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Northeastern Illinois University is located Chicago.
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College Info
Northeastern Illinois University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jul 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Northeastern Illinois University is Jul 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Northeastern Illinois University is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Northeastern Illinois University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
850 - 1020
Math SAT Range
Not available
Reading SAT Range
Not available
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1020 and Above
Good
850 to 1020
Avg
850 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Northeastern Illinois University students is 915. Applicants with SAT scores of 1020 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Northeastern Illinois University, while applicants with SAT scores between 850 to 1020 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 850 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Northeastern Illinois University.
Northeastern Illinois University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$14,783
In State$29,666
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$10,343
$25,226
Fees
$2,040
$2,040
Housing
Unknown
Unknown
Books
$2,400
$2,400
Student Life
Wondering what life at Northeastern Illinois University is like? There are approximately 6,440 students enrolled at Northeastern Illinois University, including 4,608 undergraduate students and 1,832 graduate students. 58% percent of students attend school full-time, 97% percent are from IL and 3% percent of students are from other states.
58%
Full Time42%
Part Time97%
In State3%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
6,440
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
N.A.
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jul 15
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