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Northeastern Illinois University Science & Tech Programs

Northeastern Illinois University is a public institution located in Chicago, IL. A Major City Center provides a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Northeastern Illinois University Rankings

NEIU appears in the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#24 of 188	State — Illinois
Overall Quality	#74 of 719	Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality	#486 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Northeastern Illinois University?

Contact information for NEIU are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	5500 N Saint Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60625-4699
Phone:	7735834050
Website:	www.neiu.edu/
Admissions:	admissions.neiu.edu/
Financial Aid:	www.neiu.edu/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into NEIU?

You can apply to NEIU online at: https://admissions.neiu.edu/admission-requirements

NEIU is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for NEIU

Here’s what NEIU looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Neither required nor recommended
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into NEIU?

NEIU has an acceptance rate of 75%, making it fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 8% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at NEIU vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,644	2,499	69%
Women	5,294	4,173	79%

Can I Afford Northeastern Illinois University?

The average net price after aid at NEIU is $13,550. 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	$10,343
In-State Fees	$2,040
Out-of-State Tuition	$20,686
Out-of-State Fees	$2,040
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$12,383
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$22,726

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 13% of students at NEIU receive some form of financial aid (514 students).

Approximately 73% of students at NEIU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,449 per student.

56% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,085.

Student Loan Debt

19% of NEIU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,232 per year.

Northeastern Illinois University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,163 students enrolled at NEIU. NEIU is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 3,869 undergraduate students at NEIU, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

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

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	313
Black or African American	460
Hispanic	1,980
White	619
American Indian/Alaska Native	11
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	3
Two or More Races	85
Non-Resident	85

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at NEIU are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Illinois	556
Iowa	2
Wisconsin	2
Florida	1
Michigan	1

Additionally, approximately 2.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Northeastern Illinois University Graduate Student Diversity

1,462 of NEIU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at NEIU, approximately 33% are male and 67% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

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

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	64
Black or African American	105
Hispanic	605
White	470
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	30
Non-Resident	114

Online Learning at Northeastern Illinois University

NEIU delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

1,804 undergraduate students at NEIU took at least one online class — of those, 756 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 431 students took at least one online class and 345 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Northeastern Illinois University

NEIU offers 23 distinct academic programs.

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

Institutional Profile

NEIU maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• 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.