Northern Illinois University
Founded 1895
President Lisa Freeman (President)
Fees USD 12,858
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Northern Illinois University (NIU) is a public research university founded in 1895 in DeKalb, Illinois. Enrolling 15,000 students, NIU is known for business, law, education, and engineering programs. Located on the I-88 corridor west of Chicago, NIU benefits from proximity to major employers including Caterpillar, John Deere, and Abbott Laboratories.
Colleges
- College of Business (Barsema Hall) — AACSB-accredited with strong finance and accountancy
- College of Law — One of two Illinois public law schools
- College of Nursing and Health Sciences — Nursing for Northern Illinois healthcare
- College of Engineering and Engineering Technology — ABET-accredited programs
How to Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~67% | In-State Tuition: ~$12,858 | Application: Common App