Northeastern Illinois University

Northeastern Illinois University is not difficult to get into.

If you are planning on applying to Northeastern Illinois University, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 7/15 and the fee for the application is $30.

Northeastern Illinois University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Northeastern Illinois University's admissions stats.

Northeastern Illinois University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.1
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	2.54%
Mean SAT Score	915
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	21%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	1%
Waitlist	No

Northeastern Illinois University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Northeastern Illinois University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Info Not Available	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	7 15	–

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Applying Early to Northeastern Illinois University?

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Northeastern Illinois University may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with Northeastern Illinois University directly for more information about early applications.

➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Northeastern Illinois University Admissions

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Transferring to Northeastern Illinois University

Transfer student admissions is not difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Northeastern Illinois University

Northeastern Illinois University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Northeastern Illinois University Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Northeastern Illinois University

What does Northeastern Illinois University consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Class Rank	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Considered

Make sure to check with Northeastern Illinois University for more information on admission factors.

Northeastern Illinois University Application Requirements

To apply to Northeastern Illinois University, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Northeastern Illinois University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Northeastern Illinois University?

Students admitted to Northeastern Illinois University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.1.

Out of all students that were admitted, 59.7% submitted a class rank. At Northeastern Illinois University 2.54% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 17.26% were in the top 25% and 53.3% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Northeastern Illinois University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	6.21%
3.75 and 3.99	8.08%
3.50 and 3.74	8.08%
3.25 and 3.49	12.42%
3.00 and 3.24	19.57%
2.50 and 2.9	41.62%
2.00 and 2.49	3.11%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Northeastern Illinois University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Northeastern Illinois University is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2021, 21% of Northeastern Illinois University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 1% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Northeastern Illinois University?

To be competitive with other Northeastern Illinois University applicants, you should aim to score between 850 and 1020 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Northeastern Illinois University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1020 and 25% of scored lower than 850, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Northeastern Illinois University student is 915.

More Information on Transferring to Northeastern Illinois University

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to Northeastern Illinois University. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Northeastern Illinois University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Northeastern Illinois University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Northeastern Illinois University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Northeastern Illinois University.

Does Northeastern Illinois University accept transfer credits?

✅ Northeastern Illinois University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Northeastern Illinois University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Northeastern Illinois University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Northeastern Illinois University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Northeastern Illinois University?

❌ No, Northeastern Illinois University is test optional, so you can decide whether or not to submit your standardized test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you should strongly consider submitting them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Northeastern Illinois University?

🟨 Northeastern Illinois University may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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