Northern Illinois University
1425 W. Lincoln Hwy.Dekalb, IL 60115
(800) 892-3050
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 23486
Type: Public 4-year or above
Main Website: www.niu.edu
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $13,154.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $27,872.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $37,451.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Test Scoring
| 25th Percentile* | 75th Percentile* | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 450 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 580 |
| SAT Writing | 430 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
| ACT English | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Writing | 6 | 8 |
*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 96% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 50% |
| Average Federal Grant | $4,285.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 46% |
| Average state aid | $3,724.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 74% |
| Average institutional aid | $5,742.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 75% |
| Average student loan | $7,905.00 |
- Degrees
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- MASTER'S DEGREE
- POST-MASTER'S CERTIFICATE
- DOCTOR’S DEGREE - RESEARCH/SCHOLARSHIP
- DOCTOR’S DEGREE - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
- MASTER'S DEGREE
- Majors
- Accounting
- Adult and Continuing Education Administration
- Anthropology
- Apparel and Textiles
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/art Studies
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
- Audiology/Audiologist
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Chemistry
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
- Computer Science
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics
- Education
- Educational Administration and Supervision
- Educational Evaluation and Research
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Psychology
- Educational/Instructional Technology
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields
- Engineering Technology
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- English Language and Literature
- Environmental Studies
- Finance
- Fine Arts and art Studies
- Fine/Studio Arts
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science
- German Language and Literature
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness
- Health Teacher Education
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
- History
- Human Development and Family Studies
- Human Services
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Technology
- Journalism
- Law
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Management Science
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Music
- Music Performance
- Nursing Science
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Physics
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions
- Public Health
- Reading Teacher Education
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Russian Language and Literature
- Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Statistics
- Taxation
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
- Adult and Continuing Education Administration
Northern Illinois University Scholarships
Faculty Merit Scholars
Scholarship for incoming freshmen enrolling at Northern Illinois University who were not selected for the University Scholars Award or the Academic Finalist Award. Average qualifications of recipients: rank in top 5% of class or ACT score of 27 or higher. Selection is also based on extracurricular activities. Number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Academic Finalist Award
Scholarship for incoming freshmen and tranfer students enrolling at Northern Illinois University who were not selected for the University Scholars Award. Average qualifications of recipients: Incoming Freshmen-top 5% of class, ACT score of 27 or higher; or Transfer Students-3.5 GPA. Selection is also based on extracurricular activities. Number of awards may vary. Freshmen due date: February 1st and transfer students: March 1st. Award amount covers tuition and $300 per year. Nonrenewable. more...
Faculty Fund Academic Finalist Scholarships
Scholarship for incoming freshmen enrolling at Northern Illinois University who were not selected for the University Scholars Award or the Academic Finalist Award. Average qualifications of recipients: top 5% of class or ACT score of 27 or higher. Selection is also based on extracurricular activities. Award amount is for a tuition waiver and $750 per year. Number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Alumni Merit Scholarships
Scholarship for incoming transfer, reentering, or graduate students enrolling at Northern Illinois University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Undergraduate students must have completed at least 12 credit hours and graduate students must have completed at least 9 credit hours. Number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
CHANCE Tuition Waivers
Scholarship for residents of Illinois who are full-time undergraduate students at Northern Illinois University in the ESP-CHANCE program. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and file for financial aid by April 15th. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Illinois Scholarships
Vollintine Nursing Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students attending Millikin University pursuing studies in Nursing. Applicants must have financial need. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. Renewable. more...
Jeanne Lagowski Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Bradley University who are majoring in Chemistry. Selection based on academic achievement and potential. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. more...
Fogelson Annual Real Estate Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Roosevelt University enrolled in the Real Estate Program. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
First Evergreen Foundation Scholarship-Service Management Awards
Scholarship for graduate students attending Saint Xavier University enrolled in the Service Management Program. Applicants must be employedin the non-profit sector. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
African Students Tuition Grant
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Roosevelt University. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and have financial need as determined by the FAFSA. Preference is given to full-time students. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Joyce G. (Eichhorn) Ames, Class of 1949, Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at the Illinois Wesleyan University majoring in Art. Students must demonstrate artistic talent. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Dorotha F. Dean School Nurse Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Millikin University working toward certification as a School Nurse. Applicants must have begun the required internship. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Marilyn Casey, Illinois Community College System Foundation Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Lincoln Land Community College. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Due dates are January 30th for incoming freshmen and September 30th for continuing students. more...
Higher Education License Plate (HELP) Program
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending an Illinois college/university who offers a special collegiate license plate. Applicant must have financial need. Due date, number of awards, and award amounts may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Mr. & Mrs. John W. Gaddis Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Millikin University. Students must show achievement. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...