NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

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Northern Illinois University

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Dekalb, IL). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree.

Contacting the School

Dekalb, IL 60115-2854
Main Phone: (815) 753-1157
Web Site: www.niu.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 20,822 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.2% of students attend full-time, while 0.8% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 1,441 male students and 1,599 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 47.4% of the student body, while females made up 52.6%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (10)%, Hispanic (5)%, and Asian (5)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 69.4% of applicants were admitted.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Certificate, Post-Master's
Doctor's Degree
First-Professional Degree

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Communications

Journalism

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

Education

Engineering

Engineering Technology And Technicians

English Language And Literature

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Home Economics

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Law School And Legal

Law And Legal

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Health And Fitness

Life Sciences

Biology

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Philosophy

Physical Sciences

Psychology

General Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

Public Administration

Science Technologies

Nuclear Technology

School Accreditation

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

Northern 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.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Northern Illinois University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Mid-American Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

AP credits
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 12,999
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 12,539
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 16,579

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

Secondary school rank is required.
Secondary school record 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.
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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