Northeastern Illinois University

Chicago, IL
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Acceptance Rate
70%
Enrollment
3,869
Graduation Rate
17%
Student-Faculty Ratio
12:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$52,234
Retention Rate
61%

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$12,383
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,726
Avg Net Price
$13,550
Room & Board
$10,742
Total COA
$27,208
Median Debt
$14,600

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$10,691
$30,001–48,000
$12,769
$48,001–75,000
$15,777
$75,001–110,000
$19,805
$110,001+
$21,771
Pell Grant Rate: 54%
Federal Loan Rate: 22%

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Sticker Price$33,468
Estimated Net Price$13,550 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
17%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$52,234
Retention Rate
61%
Median Debt
$14,600

Top Programs

Business & Marketing
22.5%
Education
13.6%
Computer Science
9.8%
Public Administration & Social Services
9.4%
Psychology
8.5%
Biology
5.9%
Social Sciences
4.0%
Visual & Performing Arts
3.6%
Communication
3.3%
Criminal Justice
3.2%

Top Majors

MajorGraduatesEarnings (4yr)
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities158$41,581
Social Work132$44,094
Computer Science121$78,244
Psychology, General110$40,998
Biology, General87$52,784
Accounting and Related Services78$51,537
Communication and Media Studies70$42,769
Business Administration, Management and Operations70$53,149
Finance and Financial Management Services58$60,783
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods47$50,486
English Language and Literature, General47$43,379
Criminal Justice and Corrections44$50,801
Human Resources Management and Services44
Marketing44$54,120
Business/Commerce, General31$67,572

Demographics

Men 43%Women 57%
White
17.2%
Black
10.1%
Hispanic
51.5%
Asian
8.2%
Two or More
1.8%
International
1.2%

Application Info

Deadlines

REA2026-07-29
App Fee (Domestic)$0
App Fee (International)$0

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.