Northeastern Illinois University
tuition & fees
$22,726
graduate tuition & fees
$18,217
acceptance rate
75%
Student Population
5,734
online students
1,101
Number of Programs
80
Financial Aid Amount
$10,449
Graduation Rate
22%
Northeastern Illinois University is a Public, 4 years college located in Chicago, Illinois. Northeastern Illinois ranked 27th in Illinois Colleges and 45th in Federal Region V.
It has a total enrollment of 5,734 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. Northeastern Illinois's acceptance rate is 74.60% last year (undergraduate school).
Northeastern Illinois University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Northeastern Illinois University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 5500 N Saint Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60625-4699 |
| Phone | 773-583-4050 |
| WEB | www.neiu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.neiu.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://www.neiu.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/requirements |
| Financial Aid | www.neiu.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.neiu.edu/financial-aid/financing-your-education/calculating-your-net-cost |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.neiu.edu/admissions/military-veteran |
| Athletic | https://www.neiu.edu/about/institutional-research-and-assessment/data-digest/graduation-and-retention-rates |
| Disability Service | www.neiu.edu/university-life/student-disability-services |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Northeastern Illinois University is 74.60% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 8.49%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 74.60 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 8.49 % |
Tuition & Fees
Northeastern Illinois's 2025 tuition & fees is $12,383 for Illinois residents and $22,726 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($22,726).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,874 for Illinois residents and $18,217 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate.
| Illinois Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $12,383 | $22,726 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $9,874 | $18,217 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 5,734 students have enrolled at Northeastern Illinois (2024-2025). Among them, 1,101 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Northeastern Illinois has 4,226 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,508 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 5,734 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 4,226 |
| Graduate Students | 1,508 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,101 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Northeastern Illinois offers 80 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Northeastern Illinois
| Number of programs | 80 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |