How do I schedule a campus tour at Northeastern Illinois University?

Northeastern Illinois University has 10 upcoming campus tour dates; registration links for each are listed on this page.

What types of campus tours does Northeastern Illinois University offer?

Northeastern Illinois University currently offers Campus Tour. 10 upcoming dates are listed on this page.

What is the nearest airport to Northeastern Illinois University?

The nearest major airport is Chicago O'Hare (ORD), about 10 miles away.

Where can I stay when visiting Northeastern Illinois University?

Hotels near campus include Check local hotels, Check budget options. See the visit-planning section on this page for details.

Northeastern Illinois University Campus Tours & Visits — Chicago, IL

Known for business — excellent value

Northeastern Illinois University is a public institution in Chicago with particular strength in business and computer science.

A mid-sized campus of 3.9K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

17% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,234 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,550.

Established

1867

Motto

Break Barriers

Mascot

Goldie the Golden Eagle

Type

Public university

Division

Division II

70%

Acceptance

—

SAT Avg

3,869

Undergrads

12:1

Student : Faculty

17%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$52,234

Earnings 10yr

$13,550

Avg Net Price

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Summit League

BasketballBasketball playerBasketball coachClub soccerVolleyballSoccerSoftball

History & Fun Facts

•It was founded in 1867 in Blue Island, Illinois as Cook County’s first teacher training school.
•In 1967, the Illinois Legislature acted to remove the title of “teachers college” from all state colleges and universities and the college became Northeastern Illinois State College.
•" In January 1996, Northeastern Illinois University established its own board of trustees.
•In 2014, NEIU was censured by the American Association of University Professors for violating a professor's academic freedom in a tenure denial case.
•In September 2016, Northeastern first began to offer on-campus housing for its students.

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate70.4%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Typical Application Requirements

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Two Teacher Recommendations

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SAT or ACT Scores (test-optional)Optional

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Northeastern Illinois University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

Required for financial aid consideration

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$12,383

Tuition (out-of-state)$22,726

Room & Board$10,742

Books & Supplies$2,400

Total Cost of Attendance$27,208

Average Net Price$13,550

Median Debt at Graduation$14,600

Monthly Payment (10yr)$155

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,691

$30–48K$12,769

$48–75K$15,777

$75–110K$19,805

$110K+$21,771

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

78.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.3%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,969

Programs (69)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate16.8%

Freshman Retention61.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,801

10 Years$52,234

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

61%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads

3,869

Gender Split

57% / 43%

Women / Men

First Generation

51%

Pell Grant Recipients

54%

Race & Ethnicity

White 17%

Black 10%

Hispanic 52%

Asian 8%

Two+ 2%

Int'l 1%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

31

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

8

Burglary

2

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

3

Motor Vehicle Theft

3

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

8

Drug Arrests

6

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112High

Estimated from IL state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Chicagopop. 2.7M

8 mi(14 min)

Milwaukeepop. 570K

74 mi(128 min)

Indianapolispop. 880K

173 mi(300 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ORDChicago O'Hare10 mi

MKEMilwaukee67 mi

INDIndianapolis173 mi

Distance to Cities

Chicago, IL8 mi

~14 min drive

Milwaukee, WI74 mi

~2h 8m drive

Indianapolis, IN173 mi

~5h drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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More About This School

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History & Fun Facts

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Admissions

Typical Application Requirements

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Debt & Aid Detail

Programs (69)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

Getting There

Nearest Airports

Distance to Cities

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