Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL
70%
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| Accepted | 18,348 |
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| Declined | 7,613 |
| Total Received | 25,961 |
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Founded in 1895, Northern Illinois University is a public, comprehensive university that is known for its strong programs in business, education, and health care. It is located on an 800-acre campus in DeKalb, Illinois—65 miles west of Chicago.
| Official website | Visit website |
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| Application link | Apply online |
| Public/private | Public |
| Campus enrollment | 15,649 |
| Established in | 1895 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation | Other |
800-acre campus in DeKalb (population: 43,193), 65 miles from Chicago; branch campuses in Hoffman Estates and Rockford. Served by bus; major airport serves Chicago; smaller airport serves Rockford (40 miles); train serves Geneva (35 miles). School operates transportation to Chicago on weekends.
Northern Illinois University
231 North Annie Glidden Road
DeKalb, IL
60115
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| Admissions interview (required or recommended) | Required of some |
| Common application accepted | Yes |
| Application deadline (priority deadline) | March 1 |
| Application deadline (final deadline) | August 1 |
| SAT/ACT requirements | SAT or ACT Required |
70%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 18,348 |
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| Declined | 7,613 |
| Total Received | 25,961 |
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$9,294
| Tuition | $12,700 |
| Housing & Food | $12,800 |
| Additional fees | $2,836 |
| Books & supplies | $1,300 |
| Total | $29,636 |
| Average Financial Aid | - $9,294 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $20,342 |
Need-based
| Federal | $27,103,548 |
| State | $21,956,081 |
| Institutional | $14,828,090 |
| Other external | $1,528,234 |
| Total | $65,415,953 |
Non-need-based
| Federal | $950,202 |
| State | $795,919 |
| Institutional | $6,153,323 |
| Other external | $640,102 |
| Total | $8,539,546 |
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