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Northern Illinois University

Northern Illinois University Graduate Degrees Programs

Northern Illinois University is a public institution located in Dekalb, IL. A Smaller Suburban Community offers tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Northern Illinois University Rankings

Northern Illinois University appears in the following rankings for graduate degrees programs at the masters 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?

Location of Northern Illinois University

Contact information 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.

How Hard Is It To Get Into Northern Illinois University?

Northern Illinois University admits 70%, which means it is fairly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

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Can I Afford Northern Illinois University?

Tuition & Fees

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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.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

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.

Graduate Gender Diversity at Northern Illinois University

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

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

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at Northern Illinois University
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 delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

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 graduate level.

Academic Programs at Northern Illinois University

Northern Illinois University offers 25 distinct academic programs.

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

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