Northern Illinois University
Learning today, Leading tomorrow
Location/Enviorment
- DeKalb, IL: population 44,098
- rural, public university,Co-Ed, no religious affiliation
36.2 miles from Lake in the Hills (1 hour 5 minutes)
- More than 750 acres
- Student population: 22,990
Admissions/College Expenses
Admissions Requirements
- ACT Composite Score: 20-25
- Class Ranking Percentile: 50-78%
- GPA: 2.85-3.47
- Deadlines: Spring 2013- December 1, 2012, Summer 2013- May 15 ,2013, Fall 2013- August 1, 2014
Paying for College
Out of State
Tuition and General Fees = $20,391
Room and Board = 7,574
Miscellaneous = 5,438
Total cost = 34,299
Instate
Tuition and General Fees = $11,024
Room and Board = $9,346
Miscellaneous = $5,438
Total Cost = $25,808
- 84% of the Students attending NIU receive Financial Aid.
- When your application is sent in, you may receive academic merit scholarships based upon your application information
- Student are encouraged to use outside scholarships as well
Academics/Activities
Academics
- Student:Staff = 18:1
- Accredited by Higher learning Commission
- 65 majors
- 70 minors
- 39 academic departments
- 37 areas of emphasis
- 78 graduate degree programs
- Study Abroad in 75 countries
Activities
- offer over 200 student organizations
- 36 fraternity and sorority houses
Athletics
- NCAA Division 1 & Mid-American Converance
- Boys: baseball, basketball, football, wrestling, golf, tennis, soccor
- Girls: softball, basketball, golf, tennis, volleyball, outdoor/indoor track, cross country, gymnastics
Facilities/Campus Visits
Facilities
- 64 major buildings
- University and Law libraries
- museums
- Fitness center
- Huskie Den
- Covocation Center
Campus Visits
Daily: Monday - Friday 10:30 am-12:30pm & 1pm-3pm
Saturday 10:30am-12:30pm
Admitted Student Day: December 6, 2012
Junior Preview Day: March 29, 2013