
Northeastern Illinois University
Address
Address: 5500 North St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60625-4699, USA
Website: www.neiu.edu
School Details
Key Facts
- Northeastern has 10,000 students enrolled across four various campuses
- The average class size is 19
- Northeastern a four-year public institution recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Midwest region
- 75% of classes are taught by full-time professors
- Students have an opportunity to be involved in more than 70 student organizations and intramural clubs
- Northeastern’s Main Campus spans 67 acres
- Northeastern’s mascot is the Golden Eagle and school colors are Blue and Gold
- Northeastern was originally founded in 1867 as Cook County’s first teacher-training institution
- Student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1
Rankings & Accreditation
Newsweek – one of the leading weekly magazines in USA – ranked Northeastern as 6th Best Investment University in the United States
In U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges” publication Northeastern is ranked as one of the most ethnically diverse universities in the nation. The University has held this distinction since 1997.
Issues in Higher Education’s annual “Top Degree Producers” demonstrates that Northeastern is a leader among American universities for the number of bachelor’s and master’s degrees earned by students of diverse ethnic backgrounds.
The University has regional accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges. In addition, Northeastern is accredited through these disciplinary bodies:
- National Association of Schools of Music
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design
- Council on Social Work Education
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
- Council on Rehabilitation Education
Student Population
- Total: 10,275
- International: 303
- Vietnamese: 7
Entry Repuirements
- Undergraduate: TOEFL iBT 61 or IELTS 6
- Graduate: TOEFL iBT 79 or IELTS 6.5
- ESL: Yes (SAELL)
Tuition & Fees
- Tuition & Fees: $12,782
- Living Expenses: $5,967
- Others (Books & Supplies, Health Insurance and Personal Expenses): $7,173
- Total Cost (on I-20): $25,922
- Fees stated above are for undergraduate programs.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
- No