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Northeastern Illinois University is a public regional university located in Chicago, Illinois. Northeastern Illinois University is moderately inclusive in their admissions.
Return on educational investment at Northeastern Illinois University is in the top 50% of all ranked schools. The median student earns $46,683 10 years after enrolling, 42nd in Illinois, and in the bottom 50% nationally. When adjusted for earning differences by major, Northeastern Illinois University bachelor students earn 2% less than the national average.
Northeastern Illinois University’s median net annual cost of $14,590 and average years to graduate of 4.8 are reported only at the school level. We assume these same costs and graduation time for all programs.
The top 6 programs at Northeastern Illinois University sorted by number of graduates - Liberal Arts and Sciences, Computer Science, Social Work, Psychology, Education, Accounting - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Annual net cost
$14,590
Average years to graduate
4.8
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Business and Commerce
Rank: -
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 1.53
Finance
Rank: -
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Economic score: 3
Business Administration
Rank: -
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Economic score: 3.58
English Language & Lit
Rank: -
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Economic score: 3.93
Biology
Rank: -
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Economic score: 5.07
Mathematics
Rank: -
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Economic score: 5.23
Criminal Justice
Rank: -
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Economic score: 5.37
Comms & Media Studies
Rank: -
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Economic score: 5.86
Marketing
Rank: -
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Economic score: 6.09
HR Management
Rank: -
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 6.55
EarningPlus compares the three-year post graduate earnings to the median earnings of the same graduating class, with the same graduate degree. These 2 metrics, debt-to-earnings and EarningsPlus, are combined into an economic score. The lower the economic score the better.
The most popular 6 graduate programs at Northeastern Illinois University - Educ. Administration, Social Work, Education, Special Education, Mental & Social Health Services, Student Counseling - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Ethnic/Gender studies
Rank: #3
Economic score: 0.77
ESL
Rank: #22
Economic score: 0.82
The average full-time graduate completes their degree in 4.8 years. 47% of all students graduate within 8 years including part-time students. The graduation rate at Northeastern Illinois University is 17% lower than the state average, and 10% below the average for all regional universities in the country.
At Northeastern Illinois University, Pell Grant recipients represent 48% of the measured graduating class, 13% higher than the national average of 35%. The average Pell Grant recipient at Northeastern Illinois University graduates within 4.9 years.
We calculate this performance by adjusting the graduation rate of Pell students by their percentage of the student body. This adjustment is made to prevent schools with large numbers of Pell students from underperforming in comparison to schools with few Pell students but high graduation rates.
Northeastern Illinois University’s economic mobility score of 25.48 is calculated by adjusting the 3.47 economic score of lower-income students by the 48% pell grant recipients within the student body. Northeastern Illinois University’s EMS of 25.48 ranks in the top 25% nationally. Please note that the economic mobility score considers only students that have graduated.
Economic Mobility
To calculate economic mobility of low-income (household earnings below $30,000) students, we adjust each institution’s economic score by their percentage of Pell Grant students. The logic of this Pell-adjusted calculation is derived from Third Way’s Economic Mobility Index (EMI).
Top 25%
The average Title IV recipient at Northeastern Illinois University pays $14,590 a year, $15,644 less than the $30,234 advertised. See below the cost breakdown for students who receive Title IV grants, broken down by income level.
Average net price
The average net price shown by income level for all students that receive Title IV aid. Calculated by deducting the average grant and scholarship aid from tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Limited to first-time, full-time students. Public institution figures are calculated using in-state tuition figures.
Median net price $14,590
Much of the gap between net price and sticker price is filled by institutional and government grants. At Northeastern Illinois University, 78% of students receive some grants and scholarships, compared to the national average of 87% for all colleges and universities. The average amount of federal, state, and institutional grants that students receive is shown on the right.
This leaves a total of $14,590 on average to be covered by the student – be it through loans or out of pocket. In total, 16% of students take out loans, federal or private, at an average amount of $6,190. This is 38% less than the national average.
Federal grants
$6,215
Pell grants
$4,098
State grants
$5,084
Institutional grants
$2,957
Northeastern Illinois University's moderately inclusive admissions are indicated by their 62% acceptance rate. In 2021, the school had 3,399 applicants, of which 2,111 were admitted and 330 enrolled. Northeastern Illinois University doesn't have a rolling admissions policy, which means applications are reviewed after a hard admissions deadline.
Full time
65%
83%
Female
61%
59%
First time
31%
59%
In-state
98%
68%
1st generation
51%
35%
White
24%
52%
Black
11%
14%
Hispanic
42%
15%
Asian
9%
5%
American Indian
N/A
1.6%
Pacific Islander
N/A
0.3%
Other
14%
12%