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Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, IL, USA

✓ SEVP Certified
Suburban campus
Financial aid available
#1195
U.S. News Ranking
U.S. News & World Report
70%
Acceptance rate
Verified May 2026
11,301
Students
Verified May 2026
15:1
Student-faculty ratio
Verified May 2026

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%

Country average: 72.5%

International Tuition
$13,248/yr

Country average: $21,775/yr

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

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