Northeastern Illinois University

Address

Address: 5500 North St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60625-4699, USA

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 6^th 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

Overview

Founded in 1867, Northeastern Illinois University has a rich tradition of educational innovation and prides itself on preparing teachers and administrators who make a difference in Chicago.

Academics

All levels of study: http://neiu.edu/future-students/programs

That tradition continues to this day and has expanded to include an array of academic disciplines, allowing the University to embrace fully the community in which it resides. Northeastern is regarded as the most diverse public comprehensive university in the Midwest and is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Diversity is an important factor in the character of Northeastern and in the social fabric of its student body. The University has an enrollment of more than 11,000 students; African American, Hispanic, Asian and Native American students represent nearly 60 percent of the student body.

Located on 67 acres in an attractive residential area on the Northwest Side of Chicago, the University offers more than 80 undergraduate and graduate programs in the arts, sciences, education, and business. The University has additional campuses in the metropolitan area.

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