Northern Illinois University

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Northern Illinois University Admissions Stats at a Glance

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

Northern Illinois University 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.3
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	14%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are not considered
Waitlist	No

Northern Illinois University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Northern Illinois University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––
Regular Decision	Yes	August 1	––

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Applying Early to Northern Illinois University?

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Northern Illinois University does not offer early decision or early action.

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

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More on Northern Illinois University Admissions

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Transferring to Northern Illinois University

It is not difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Northern Illinois University

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

What Does Northern Illinois University Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating 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 areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Northern Illinois University

What does Northern 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
Class Rank	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Academic GPA	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered

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

Northern Illinois University Application Requirements

To apply to Northern Illinois University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Northern Illinois University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Other Requirements	√			high school class rank
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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

Students admitted to Northern Illinois University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.3.

Out of all students that were admitted, 56% submitted a class rank. At Northern Illinois University 14% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 36% were in the top 25% and 72% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

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

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	16.41%
3.75 and 3.99	12.4%
3.50 and 3.74	13.22%
3.25 and 3.49	15.92%
3.00 and 3.24	14.9%
2.50 and 2.9	19.95%
2.00 and 2.49	7.16%

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 Northern 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

Northern Illinois University does not consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Northern Illinois University does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Northern Illinois University

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to Northern Illinois University.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 1.

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

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Northern Illinois University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Northern Illinois University?

❌ Students who are admitted to Northern Illinois University must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does Northern Illinois University accept transfer credits?

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

• CLEP subject tests

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

✅ Northern Illinois University is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.

What is Northern Illinois University's acceptance rate?

✅ Northern Illinois University has an acceptance rate of 70%.

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

❌ Northern Illinois University does not offer early decision.

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