Northeastern Illinois University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,091

2% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$14,133

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.44%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

62.1%

3,399 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

6,440

48.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

21.4%

151 Graduates

About

Northeastern Illinois University is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Northeastern Illinois University were Computer Science (106 degrees awarded), General Psychology (104 degrees), and Social Work (102 degrees).

In 2021, 1,841 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northeastern Illinois University. 64.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (637 degrees), 1.04 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (610 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northeastern Illinois University is $10,091, which is $−13,093 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Northeastern Illinois University is $10,091, which is $−13,093 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,133.

In 2021, 63% of undergraduate students attending Northeastern Illinois University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 24% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,091

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Northeastern Illinois University was $10,091. The cost of tuition at Northeastern Illinois University is $−13,093 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Northeastern Illinois University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,133

2021 Value

4.71%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Northeastern Illinois University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,133. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Northeastern Illinois University grew by 4.71%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northeastern Illinois University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,955

Room and Board

$2,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northeastern Illinois University was of $6,955 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 5.57% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Northeastern Illinois University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

24%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

63% of undergraduate students at Northeastern Illinois University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.28% with respect to 2020, when 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northeastern Illinois University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.44%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Northeastern Illinois University was 3.44%, which represents 54 out of the 1571 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Northeastern Illinois University received 3,399 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 30.4% annual growth. Out of those 3,399 applicants, 2,111 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 62.1% acceptance rate.

There were 6,440 students enrolled at Northeastern Illinois University in 2021. 81% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Northeastern Illinois University has an overall enrollment yield of 15.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

62.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,111

Accepted Out of 3,399

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Northeastern Illinois University was 62.1% (2,111 admissions from 3,399 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 60.7%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 30.4%, while admissions declined by −28.8%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Northeastern Illinois University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

81%

Submission Percentage (2020)

305

Scores Submitted (2020)

81% of enrolled first-time students at Northeastern Illinois University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Northeastern Illinois University had a total enrollment of 6,440 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Northeastern Illinois University is 3,144 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,296. This means that 48.8% of students enrolled at Northeastern Illinois University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northeastern Illinois University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 37.1% Hispanic or Latino, 30.4% White, 10% Black or African American, 8.32% Asian, 1.83% Two or More Races, 0.186% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.171% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Northeastern Illinois University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (25.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (15.2%) and White Female (12.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (18.5%) and White Male (18.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

48.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northeastern Illinois University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,440 students. The full-time enrollment at Northeastern Illinois University is 3,144 and the part-time enrollment is 3,296. This means that 48.8% of students enrolled at Northeastern Illinois University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Northeastern Illinois University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

61%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Northeastern Illinois University was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Northeastern Illinois University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Northeastern Illinois University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
2,389 enrolled students
White
1,958 enrolled students
Black or African American
646 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northeastern Illinois University is 37.1% Hispanic or Latino, 30.4% White, 10% Black or African American, 8.32% Asian, 1.83% Two or More Races, 0.186% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.171% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 634 students (9.84%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 533 more women than men received degrees from Northeastern Illinois University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northeastern Illinois University is hispanic or latino (637 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (610 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Northeastern Illinois University is Computer Science (106 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (104 degrees) and Social Work (102 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northeastern Illinois University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (163 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (22 degrees), and EDUCATION. (356 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northeastern Illinois University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,742,363 people), Secondary school teachers (488,871 people), Education administrators (303,717 people), Postsecondary teachers (198,774 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (198,265 people).

The most specialized majors at Northeastern Illinois University in 2021 are Public Administration and Social Service (163 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (22 degrees), EDUCATION. (356 degrees), History (30 degrees), and English (49 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northeastern Illinois University are Surgeons, Media and communication workers, all other, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Diagnostic medical sonographers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Northeastern Illinois University are Public Administration and Social Service (163 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (22 degrees), EDUCATION. (356 degrees), History (30 degrees), and English (49 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northeastern Illinois University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,003,834 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (420,307 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (202,365 people), Legal services (168,388 people), and Individual & family services (160,614 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Northeastern Illinois University.

Most Common (2021)

Computer Science
106 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
104 degree-majors awarded
Social Work
102 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Northeastern Illinois University was Computer Science with 106 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Northeastern Illinois University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

654

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,187

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 654 degrees were awarded to men at Northeastern Illinois University, which is 0.551 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,187).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Northeastern Illinois University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 103 degrees were awarded to men at Northeastern Illinois University in Computer Science, which is 3.43 times more than the 30 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 141 degrees were awarded to men at Northeastern Illinois University in Social Work, which is 6.41 times more than the 22 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

21%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 4% of students graduating from Northeastern Illinois University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 21% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 27% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (45.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Northeastern Illinois University is Female and Two or More Races (45.5% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5.3% of graduates (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
637 degrees awarded
White
610 degrees awarded
Asian
172 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northeastern Illinois University is hispanic or latino (637 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (610 degrees).

9.94% of degree recipients (183 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
440 degrees awarded
White Female
372 degrees awarded
White Male
238 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northeastern Illinois University is hispanic or latino female (440 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (372 degrees).

Operations

Northeastern Illinois University has an endowment valued at nearly $12.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 55.5k (0.437%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Northeastern Illinois University had a total salary expenditure of 192M. Northeastern Illinois University employs 100 Associate professors, 60 Instructors and 56 Professors. Most academics at Northeastern Illinois University are Female Associate professor (52), Male Associate professor (48), and Female Instructor (34).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northeastern Illinois University are: Management, with 118 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 107 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 90 employees.

Endowment

$12.7M

2021 Endowment

3.83%

growth from 2020

Northeastern Illinois University has an endowment valued at about $12.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Northeastern Illinois University grew 3.83% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $37.7M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Northeastern Illinois University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$13.2M - Federal
$1.84M - State
$410k - Local

As of 2021, Northeastern Illinois University received $13.2M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.84M from state grants and contracts, and $410k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$75.3M

2021 Salaries

5.13%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Northeastern Illinois University paid a median of $75.3M in salaries, which represents 39.3% of their overall expenditure ($192M) and a 5.13% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$21.4M

Instructional Salaries

271

Number of Employees

In 2021, Northeastern Illinois University paid a total of $21.4M to 271 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

100 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

118 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Northeastern Illinois University were Associate professor with 100 employees, Instructor with 60 employees, and Professor with 56 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northeastern Illinois University were Management with 118 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 107 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 90 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Northeastern Illinois University was Female Associate professor with 52 employees, Male Associate professor with 48 employees, and Female Instructor with 34 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Northeastern Illinois University.