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About Northern Illinois University
Explore this institution’s programs and opportunities below.
Location
Dekalb, IL, USA
SEVP & Work Rights
SEVP Certified Institution
- OPT Available
- No
- CPT Available
- No
- STEM Designated
- No
Key Stats
- Acceptance Rate
- 69.8%
- Total Students
- 11,301
- Campus Setting
- Suburban
- Student/faculty ratio
- 15:1
Outcomes
- Freshman retention
- 70%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 49%
- Median earnings (10yr)
- $57,808
Profile
- Classification
- Doctoral / Research University
- Endowment
- $115M
- Avg net price (after aid)
- $13,391/yr
Rankings
- US News
- #1195