Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	426
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	62%
Students retention rate	61%
On-time graduation rate	21%

Located in Chicago, Illinois, NEIU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Northeastern Illinois University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, NEIU emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at NEIU is reported to be 21%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Illinois state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at NEIU is 61% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Illinois is 70%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at NEIU do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

62.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,064

Cost of attendance at Northeastern Illinois University in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$22,155

Cost of attendance at Northeastern Illinois University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 78 of freshman students at Northeastern Illinois University received on average $10,529 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,529

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	222	63%	$5,601	$1,243,332
Other Federal Grant	243	69%	$5,269	$1,280,432
State Grant/Scholarships	242	69%	$5,084	$1,230,318
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	123	35%	$2,957	$363,727
Total Grant & Scholarships	273	78%	$10,529	$2,874,477

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Northeastern Illinois University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Northeastern Illinois University students is 21.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 26.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 15.4%.

21.4%

asian 34.5% 20 students
African American 9.9% 8 students
white 33.1% 44 students
unknown 20.0% 4 students
hispanic 17.9% 68 students
International Students 11.1% 2 students
Mixed Race 35.7% 5 students

Service Offerings

Northeastern Illinois University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Northeastern Illinois University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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