Outcomes at Northern Illinois
Graduation Rate
48.66%
Retention Rate
70.00%
The graduation rate at Northern Illinois University is 48.66% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. 891 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,831 candidates.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Northern Illinois University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Northern Illinois University. 891 students have completed. In addition, 41 students still enrolled and 899 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,831 | 1,831 |
| Completers | 891 (48.66%) | 891 |
| Still Enrolled | 41 (2.24%) | 41 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 899 (49.10%) | 899 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 538 students have completed in 4 years and additional 271 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 538 (29.38%) |
211 (24.79%) |
327 (33.37%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 271 (14.80%) |
122 (14.34%) |
149 (15.20%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 82 (4.48%) |
50 (5.88%) |
32 (3.27%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 48.66% (891/1,831) | 45.01% (383/851) | 51.84% (508/980) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 75.00% (3/4) | 66.67% (2/3) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Asian | 73.49% (61/83) | 74.00% (37/50) | 72.73% (24/33) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 31.05% (177/570) | 25.53% (60/235) | 34.93% (117/335) |
| Hispanic | 42.60% (164/385) | 34.86% (61/175) | 49.05% (103/210) |
| White | 63.43% (444/700) | 58.57% (205/350) | 68.29% (239/350) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Two or More Race | 43.08% (28/65) | 44.00% (11/25) | 42.50% (17/40) |