NEIU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Northeastern Illinois University was $14,133. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at NEIU

NEIU net price calculator

$14,133

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Illinois and nationwide.

Illinois's average	$13,084
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of NEIU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$14,133	$698 (5%)	$12,651	$13,285	$15,505	$17,098	$24,339
2021	$14,831	$110	$13,989	$13,290	$16,540	$19,808
2020	$14,941	$4,035 (21%)	$14,816	$15,513	$18,180	$22,526
2019	$18,976	$2,514 (15%)	$18,784	$18,946	$20,935	$24,588	$25,281
2018	$16,462	$1,030 (7%)	$16,326	$16,638	$19,902	$23,380
2017	$15,432	$19	$15,242	$15,744	$20,125	$22,733	$14,847
2016	$15,413	$768 (5%)	$14,623	$15,505	$18,837	$22,362
2015	$16,181	$1,246 (8%)	$15,621	$15,948	$19,709	$22,553
2014	$14,935	--	$14,784	$15,372	$19,169	$21,783	$22,273

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Northeastern Illinois University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$24,985	$237	$12,064	$10,521	$2,400
2021	$24,748	$365 (1%)	$11,827	$10,521	$2,400
2020	$24,383	$910 (4%)	$11,462	$10,521	$2,400
2019	$23,473	$3,354 (13%)	$11,218	$9,855	$2,400
2018	$26,827	$1,212 (5%)	$10,736	$13,691	$2,400
2017	$25,615	$1,317 (5%)	$10,138	$13,077	$2,400
2016	$24,298	$571 (2%)	$9,351	$12,547	$2,400
2015	$23,727	$1,249 (5%)	$8,868	$12,459	$2,400
2014	$24,976	$663 (3%)	$8,460	$14,116	$2,400
2013	$25,639	--	$8,089	$15,750	$1,800

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does NEIU provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 426 dormitories available to its students at $7,744 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at NEIU is $860 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: NEIU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $2,400.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, NEIU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $6,309

If living off-campus, with family: $6,309

If living off-campus, not with family: $6,309
How much is NEIU application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $30 and $30 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: NEIU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Tuition payment plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Northeastern Illinois University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$412	$433
For out-of-state students	$824	$866

Housing and Meal

Northeastern Illinois University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Northeastern Illinois University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	$7,744	N/A	426
2021	N/A	$6,698	N/A	426
2020	N/A	$7,518	N/A	432
2019	N/A	$8,760	N/A	440
2018	$3,000	$8,424	N/A	440
2017	$3,000	$8,100	N/A	440
2016	N/A	N/A	N/A	0

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Northeastern Illinois University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Offered
Tuition payment plan

Not Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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