Northern Illinois University is a public institution in Dekalb, Illinois, enrolling 16,234 students. It admits 70.5% of applicants. The average student pays $14,266 per year after financial aid, against a published cost of $26,275.

Admissions

Acceptance rate: 70.5%
Applicants: 22,602
Admitted: 15,922
Yield: 14%

Cost and financial aid

Cost of attendance: $26,275
Average net price: $14,266
In-state tuition: $12,478
Out-of-state tuition: $12,478
Median debt at graduation: $15,000

Academics and campus

Total enrollment: 16,234
Student-faculty ratio: 15:1
Graduation rate: 51%
Freshman retention: 67%
US News rank: #299

After graduation

Median earnings (10 yr): $55,380
Median earnings (6 yr): $44,600
Loan repayment (3 yr): 74.2%

Source: IPEDS and Common Data Set filings. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available for Northern Illinois University.

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