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Northern Illinois University Teaching Programs

Northern Illinois University is a public institution located in Dekalb, IL. A Smaller Suburban Community provides tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Northern Illinois University Rankings

Northern Illinois University appears in the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#13 of 188	State — Illinois
Overall Quality	#37 of 719	Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality	#285 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Northern Illinois University?

Contact details for Northern Illinois University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1425 W. Lincoln Hwy., Dekalb, IL 60115-2828
Phone:	8008923050
Website:	www.niu.edu/
Admissions:	www.niu.edu/Apply/index.shtml
Financial Aid:	www.niu.edu/fa/

How Do I Get Into Northern Illinois University?

You can apply to Northern Illinois University online at: www.niu.edu/admissions/apply/index.shtml

Northern Illinois University is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Northern Illinois University

Here’s what Northern Illinois University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Northern Illinois University?

Northern Illinois University has an acceptance rate of 70%, which means it is fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 12% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Northern Illinois University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	10,235	6,791	66%
Women	13,402	9,707	72%

Can I Afford Northern Illinois University?

The average net price after aid at Northern Illinois University is $12,909. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$10,232
In-State Fees	$2,828
Out-of-State Tuition	$10,232
Out-of-State Fees	$2,828
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$13,060
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$13,060

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 19% of students at Northern Illinois University receive some form of financial aid (2,179 students).

Nearly 86% of students at Northern Illinois University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,589 per student.

47% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,475.

Student Loan Debt

47% of Northern Illinois University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,544 per year.

Northern Illinois University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 5,119 students enrolled at Northern Illinois University. Northern Illinois University is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 11,277 undergraduate students at Northern Illinois University, approximately 47% are male and 53% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Northern Illinois University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	721
Black or African American	2,368
Hispanic	2,898
White	4,736
American Indian/Alaska Native	56
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	11
Two or More Races	180
Non-Resident	202

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Northern Illinois University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Illinois	1,818
Wisconsin	31
Indiana	16
Iowa	13
Texas	7

Additionally, approximately 1.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Northern Illinois University Graduate Student Diversity

4,146 of Northern Illinois University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Northern Illinois University, approximately 40% are male and 60% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Northern Illinois University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	194
Black or African American	368
Hispanic	501
White	2,106
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Two or More Races	91
Non-Resident	787

Online Learning at Northern Illinois University

Northern Illinois University offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

7,157 undergraduate students at Northern Illinois University took at least one online class — of those, 830 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 780 students took at least one online class and 1,367 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Northern Illinois University

The following teaching degree programs are offered by Northern Illinois University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	132	8	—	140
Special Education and Teaching	63	49	—	112
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	47	42	107
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	46	54	—	100
Education, General	—	35	—	35
Curriculum and Instruction	—	19	7	26
Educational/Instructional Media Design	—	20	6	26
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	23	2	25
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research	—	4	—	4

Academic Programs at Northern Illinois University

Northern Illinois University offers 25 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Northern Illinois University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.