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Colleges / Northeastern Illinois University

Northeastern Illinois University

Chicago, IL 4-Year Public

Northeastern Illinois University Student Life

Northeastern Illinois University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Northeastern Illinois University has the Student Government Association. In fact, more students participate in the Student Government Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Northeastern Illinois University include United Greek Council, ASSW - Association of Student Social Workers, Accounting Associates and Computer Science Society.

Northeastern Illinois University students' favorite campus traditions are Talent Show, Student Organization Fair and Welcome Week.

Does Northeastern Illinois University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Northeastern Illinois University.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 5%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing
Number of Students Living On-Campus
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Northeastern Illinois University offers on-campus housing. Students are not required to live on campus.

Most Northeastern Illinois University students live off campus. In 2023, 5% of undergrads at Northeastern Illinois University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 95% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Northeastern Illinois University. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Northeastern Illinois University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Northeastern Illinois University Athletics

Northeastern Illinois University does not have any athletic programs or the school has not reported any information on their athletic teams.

Is Northeastern Illinois University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Northeastern Illinois University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Northeastern Illinois University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Northeastern Illinois University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Northeastern Illinois University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Northeastern Illinois University, take Interstate 90/94 to Chicago, IL. If you need to fly, book your flight to O'Hare International airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Illinois you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Northeastern Illinois University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About Northeastern Illinois University

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Northeastern Illinois University Students

59%

Women

41%

Men

58%

Full Time

42%

Part Time

97%

In State

3%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

42%

23%

12%

11%

9%

2%

1%

0.24%

0.18%

Undergraduate Students

4,608

Graduate Students

1,832

Non-Resident / International Students

53

Northeastern Illinois University Campus Services

Student Services
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  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data 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.

Tuition and Fees

In State

$12,383

Out-of-State

$27,266

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jul 15
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