Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
Questions and Answers
Allison R.
22 days ago
Is NIU test optional?
Chineze O.
1 month ago
Does your university offer student employment to international students?
Tyler N.
2 months ago
What kind of labs are available to support your Science programs?
Hannah L.
2 months ago
What are your school requirements to be part of the marching band?
Abdulahad H.
2 months ago
What is the average amount of financial aid students receive at your school?
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2 months ago
Are freshmen allowed to have a car on-campus?
Academic details
970-1190
SAT Score Range
400
1600
Required with application
19-25
ACT Score Range
1
36
Required with application
Student Faculty Ratio
13 to 1
Selectivity
Somewhat Selective (54% Acceptance Rate)
School type
4-year institution
Diversity statistics
55% White
16% Hispanic
14% Black
5% Asian
3% Multiracial
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Common Careers
Common Careers and Their Average Annual Salary
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)122k
Senior Software Engineer105k
Software Engineer74k
Electrical Engineer71k
Software Developer70k
Project Manager, (Unspecified Type / General)67k
Mechanical Engineer65k
53.9kAvg. Early Career Pay
97kAvg. Mid-Career Pay
48%in High-Meaning careers
20%in STEM careers
Financial Snapshot
Average Financial Breakdown
$9,959
Average grant for incoming freshmen
$4,505
Average Pell Grant
$5,843
Average Federal Loans
$5,198
Average Institutional Grant
$8,174
Average Total Loans
Published tuition and fees (Out of state)
$14,610 / year
While we do our best to show up-to-date information, due to COVID-19 and other factors out of our control, it is possible that the data we are showing about test requirements, application deadlines, and more, are inaccurate. Please verify with the college itself via their website to ensure you are aware of all requirements and deadlines.