Northeastern Illinois University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2177 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 608 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 553 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 22 of 100 | In Illinois |
| # 8 of 38 | In Chicago |
| # 524 of 2,357 | For Gender Studies |
| Top 1-3 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
75%
Enrollment
4,397
Average SAT
990
Average ACT
21
Aid receiving
90%
Undergraduates
4,226
Graduates
1,508
Male:Female Ratio
40:60
Type
Public
not-for-profit
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Master's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Northeastern Illinois University has an acceptance rate of 75% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| Applicants | 8,955 | 3,644 | 5,294 |
| Admissions | 6,680 | 2,499 | 4,173 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 533 | 250 | 283 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 20% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 4% |
| â– Asian | 7% |
| â– Hispanic | 49% |
| â– Black or African American | 11% |
| â– Two or more races | 2% |
| â– Unknown | 7% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Northeastern Illinois University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Northeastern Illinois University majors
Northeastern Illinois University has granted 865 bachelor's degrees across 41 programs, and 467 master's across 32 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Northeastern Illinois University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work | 76 | 68 |
| Computer Science | 86 | 38 |
| Psychology, General | 79 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 67 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 26 | 32 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 51 | 6 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 26 | 28 |
| Accounting | 41 | 7 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | - | 45 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 31 | 8 |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | - | 39 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | - | 37 |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 34 | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 33 | - |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 26 | 6 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 21 | 6 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 25 | - |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | - | 25 |
| Human Resources Development | 15 | 9 |
| Finance, General | 22 | - |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 22 | - |
| Graphic Design | 18 | - |
| Music, General | 14 | 4 |
| Reading Teacher Education | - | 18 |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | - | 18 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 17 | - |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 14 | - |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 13 | - |
| Chemistry, General | 7 | 5 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | - | 11 |
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | - | 11 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 | 4 |
| General Studies | 10 | - |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 8 | 2 |
| Urban Education and Leadership | - | 10 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 2 | 7 |
| History, General | 6 | 3 |
| Mathematics, General | 7 | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 9 | - |
| Economics, General | 8 | - |
| Philosophy | 7 | - |
| Public Health, General | - | 7 |
| Anthropology, General | 6 | - |
| Environmental Studies | 6 | - |
| Sociology, General | 6 | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 5 | - |
| International & Globalization Studies | 5 | - |
| Geography | 4 | - |
| Curriculum and Instruction | - | 3 |
| Gerontology | - | 3 |
| Latin American Studies | - | 3 |
| Environmental Science | 2 | - |
| Physics, General | 2 | - |
| Linguistics | - | 1 |
| Social Sciences, Other | - | 1 |
| Women's Studies | 1 | - |
| Grand Total | 865 | 467 |
Publications & Citations
Northeastern Illinois University has published 3,268 scientific papers with 58,921 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Computer Science, Psychology, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Biology, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
2,396
/ 43,817
|
|---|---|
| Political Science |
1,553
/ 23,770
|
| Law |
1,439
/ 23,202
|
| Sociology |
1,407
/ 29,399
|
| Computer Science |
1,304
/ 28,596
|
| Psychology |
1,242
/ 28,382
|
| Philosophy |
1,191
/ 21,629
|
| Environmental Science |
1,187
/ 26,300
|
| Biology |
1,165
/ 25,896
|
| Medicine |
1,098
/ 23,683
|
| Mathematics |
963
/ 23,232
|
| Physics |
912
/ 15,565
|
| Engineering |
906
/ 15,202
|
| Business |
894
/ 19,127
|
| Economics |
861
/ 14,942
|
| History |
829
/ 12,795
|
| Geography and Cartography |
781
/ 14,306
|
| Chemistry |
605
/ 10,204
|
| Linguistics |
584
/ 9,552
|
| Archaeology |
582
/ 10,779
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
571
/ 10,223
|
| Geology |
559
/ 15,747
|
| Art & Design |
506
/ 8,223
|
| Statistics |
493
/ 14,727
|
| Social Psychology |
481
/ 12,510
|
| Education |
466
/ 9,388
|
| Paleontology |
431
/ 10,898
|
| Development Studies |
426
/ 7,858
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
426
/ 10,672
|
| Ecology |
411
/ 10,133
|
| Mathematics Education |
405
/ 8,484
|
| Psychiatry |
380
/ 10,143
|
| Genetics |
374
/ 7,001
|
| Finance |
358
/ 7,348
|
| Anthropology |
340
/ 10,858
|
| Management |
333
/ 7,744
|
| Biochemistry |
327
/ 6,161
|
| Machine Learning |
304
/ 8,699
|
| Pathology |
304
/ 6,019
|
| Child Psychology |
302
/ 10,529
|
Annual publication & citation counts
27 Notable alumni
1. Shinobu Sato
1955-. (aged 71)
classical guitarist
Shinobu Sato, is a Japanese classical artist. Shinobu debuted in 1988 with the tape Red Dragonfly: World Music on Guitar, which was released on audio CD in 1992. His second major album, Little Signs of Autumn was released on audio CD in 1994.
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2. Nancy Davidson
1943-. (aged 83)
sculptor
designer
video artist
artist
Nancy Davidson is an American artist best known for large-scale inflatable sculptures regarded as hyper-feminized abstractions of the human female form. Bulbous and flesh-like, the sculptures resemble buttocks and breasts and employ erotic cultural signifiers in their shape and decoration. Davidson's work spans art media but centers around sculpture. It is largely post-minimal in character and described by commentators as...
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3. Teresa Fraga
community organizer
activist
teacher
Teresa Fraga is a Mexican-born teacher, community organizer, and activist in Pilsen, Chicago. She is an executive board member and the treasurer of Pilsen Neighbors Community Council, and the co-chair of the Pilsen Planning Committee.
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4. Marie Agnes Hinrichs
1892-1979 (aged 87)
physiologist
zoologist
Marie Agnes Hinrichs Ph.D., M.D. was an American scientist specializing in zoology, physiology, and physical health. She earned a Ph.D. in zoology in 1923, conferred from the University of Chicago. She taught at the University of Chicago, before moving on to direct departments at Southern Illinois University and University of Illinois. She became known for her research into the effects...
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General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
NEIU
Founded
1949
Motto
Learn in the city. Lead in the world.
Colors
gold, royal blue
Academic calendar
August to May (August - December; January-May)
Total staff
880
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Address
5500 N Saint Louis Ave Chicago, Illinois, 60625-4699 United States
City Population
2,746,000
Phone
7735834050
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