NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

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Northeastern Illinois University

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a large city (in Chicago, IL). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

5500 N St Louis Ave
Chicago, IL 60625-4699
Main Phone: (773) 583-4050
Web Site: www.neiu.edu/

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 7,634 (full-time equivalent) students. 92.3% of students attend full-time, while 7.7% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 418 male students and 641 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 39.5% of the student body, while females made up 60.5%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (12)%, Hispanic (25)%, and Asian (11)%.

The school is a Hispanic Serving Institution, for federal financial aid purposes.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 77.3% of applicants were admitted.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree

Degree Programs

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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Business And Management

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

Education

English Language And Literature

Environmental Conservation

Natural Resources Conservation

Health Care

Community Health

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Gerontology

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Health And Fitness

Life Sciences

Biology

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Philosophy

Physical Sciences

Protective Services

Criminal Justice

Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

Social Work

School Accreditation

Northeastern Illinois University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Northeastern Illinois University is accredited regionally by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NCACHE). The school is state accredited.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
AP credits
Credit for life experience
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 3,956
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 9,756
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 8,972

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

Secondary school rank is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

High-school GPA is neither required nor recommended.
Secondary school record is neither required nor recommended.
Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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