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Quick Facts
21,138 Students
53% Admitted
- 18,045 full time
- 5,748 part time
- 8,984 men full time
- 9,118 women full time
- 25,698 applied
- 14,202 admitted
- 4,746 enrolled
13,457 Undergraduates
$9,465 Tuition/Year
- 5,964 Graduates
- 30 Non-Degree
- $9,465 in state
- $4,739 fees
- $10,880 room & board
- $1,400 books and supplies
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At a Glance
| Institution Type: | Public |
| Campus Setting: | Great Lakes Small suburb |
| Highest Degree Offered: | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
| Level of Institution: | Four or more years |
| Calendar: | Semester |
| School Mascot: | Victor E. Huskie |
| School Colors: | Scarlet and white |
Reviews in 3 Sentences
- Emily from Illinois
It's a good school, if you're looking for the big public four year. The tuition isn't too out of hand, compared to some other schools. The education is what you…
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- Ashley from Streamwood, IL
niu is geared toward being a community, not being a huge school where not everyone knows each other. all around campus there are ways to get involved, athletics are great…
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- Jasmine Franklin from Chicago, IL
When It comes to a great college with excellent advisors and counselors, It's Northern Illinois University. They provide multiple opportunities in which are available to everyone to help them to…
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Mission Statement
The vision of Northern Illinois University is to be the premier student-centered, research-focused public university in the Midwest, contributing to the advancement of knowledge for the benefit of the people of the region, the state, the nation, and the world. With this vision, the mission of the University is to promote excellence and engagement in teaching and learning, research and scholarship, creativity and artistry, and outreach and service.
Northern Illinois University
- Located in Dekalb, IL
- Public
- 21,138 students enrolled
- 53% admitted
- $9,465 annual cost to attend
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Reviews
Student Responses to Review Topic: Am I Enjoying Being Here
- Beatriz from Chicago, IL
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I am
a current student here
I love DeKalb. It is a very quiet school to be in and very diverse. The students are very friendly and it is very easy to make friends.
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- Sandra from Plainfield, IL
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I am
a current student here
There is so much to do. There is definitely never a dull moment and I am never bored.
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- Whitney from South Lake Tahoe, CA
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I am
a current student here
I love being here! Coming out to NIU from California, although homesickness has gotten the best of me sometimes, was the best decision I could have made. Being out on my own I have branched out making so many new friends and experiencing a completely different culture out in the midwest then typical California.
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- Bernetia from Evanston, IL
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I am
a current student here
The campus is very fun and vibrant. If you look around there's something fun to do everyday.
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- Katrina from Plainfield, IL
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I am
a current student here
NIU really is a fun campus to be on. There are many friendly people and a lot to do. Along Lincoln, a main street next to campus, has many places to eat and hang out. On Sycamore there is an even wider variety of places to eat including Noodles, Steak and Shake, and the infamous Ollies among other places like the movies. Directly on campus we have the Husky Den where there is billiards, TVs, video games, and bowling! Not to mention all of the clubs you can participate in, the Fraternities, Sororities, we even have Humans Vs Zombies!
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