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Northern Illinois University (NIU)
- 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy.
- Dekalb, IL 60115
- OPEID College Code: 00173700
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- General Phone: (800) 892-3050
- President: John G. Peters
- Website: www.niu.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Small Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 25,254
- College Alias: NIU
- College Mascot: Huskies
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - NIU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.admissions.niu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $75.00
- College Credits Accepted
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 6,577 | 8,201 | 14,778 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 4,589 (70%) | 5,684 (69%) | 10,273 (70%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,422 (31%) | 1,591 (28%) | 3,013 (29%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 63 | 2% |
| ACT ® Exam | 3,242 | 99% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 470 | 600 |
| SAT ® Math | 510 | 620 |
| SAT ® Writing | 470 | 580 |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: NIU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 75%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 59% | 26% | 39% | 30% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,111 | $3,889 | $4,136 | $1,881 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.7% | 3.2% | 3.6% |
| Number in Default | 169 | 199 | 161 |
| Number in Repayment | 6,139 | 6,078 | 4,413 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $8,588 | $7,872 | $7,228 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $14,738 | $13,422 | $12,290 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,568 | $6,974 | $6,470 |
| Other Expenses | $2,132 | $2,184 | $2,364 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $19,488 | $18,230 | $17,062 |
| Out of State | $25,638 | $23,780 | $22,124 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $9,788 | $9,072 | $8,228 |
| Out of State | $15,938 | $14,622 | $13,290 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $9,788 | $9,072 | $8,228 |
| Out of State | $15,938 | $14,622 | $13,290 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Law School | $13,035 | $23,619 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 25,254 Undergraduate: 18,917 Graduate: 6,012 Professional: 325
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 11,681 Female: 13,573
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 9,088 Female: 9,829
- Graduate Gender Male: 2,436 Female: 3,576
- Professional Gender Male: 157 Female: 168
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 19,313 Part-Time: 5,941
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 16,940 Part-Time: 1,977
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,057 Part-Time: 3,955
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 316 Part-Time: 9
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 673 | 3% |
| American Indian | 56 | 0.2% |
| Black | 2,743 | 11% |
| Asian | 1,295 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1,642 | 7% |
| White | 17,517 | 69% |
| Unknown | 1,328 | 5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 56 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 5,567 | 22% |
| Ages 20-21 | 6,527 | 26% |
| Ages 22-24 | 5,824 | 23% |
| Ages 25-29 | 3,138 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,331 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 937 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,165 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 686 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 22 | 0.09% |
| Age Uknown | 1 | - |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 3,872 | 3,448 | 424 |
| Faculty Status | 1,263 | 978 | 285 |
| Tenured Faculty | 580 | 580 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 1,266 | - | 1,266 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,221 | 938 | 283 |
| Primarily Instruction | 435 | 163 | 272 |
| Primarily Research | 21 | 16 | 5 |
| Primarily Public Service | 20 | 14 | 6 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 318 | 304 | 14 |
| Other Professionals | 955 | 881 | 74 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,378 | 1,325 | 53 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 494 | 478 | 16 |
| Skilled Crafts | 125 | 124 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 529 | 504 | 25 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $65,133 (865) | $69,781 (471) | $59,577 (394) |
| Professor | $87,804 (186) | $90,084 (134) | $81,927 (52) |
| Associate Professor | $67,699 (305) | $68,828 (174) | $66,199 (131) |
| Assistant Professor | $60,758 (215) | $61,777 (103) | $59,821 (112) |
| Instructor | $39,606 (159) | $40,940 (60) | $38,797 (99) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $117,035 (43) | $117,675 (32) | $115,173 (11) |
| Professor | $131,678 (27) | $134,078 (22) | $121,120 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $103,038 (13) | $96,886 (7) | $110,217 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $45,900 (3) | $45,900 (3) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $66,583 (908) | $71,467 (503) | $60,518 (405) |
| Professor | $90,331 (213) | $92,851 (156) | $83,433 (57) |
| Associate Professor | $68,378 (318) | $69,232 (181) | $67,249 (137) |
| Assistant Professor | $60,439 (218) | $61,091 (106) | $59,821 (112) |
| Instructor | $39,606 (159) | $40,940 (60) | $38,797 (99) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $4,921,836 | $2,996,927 | $1,924,909 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 61% | 39% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 420 | 255 | 165 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 420 | 255 | 165 |
| Baseball | 33 | 33 | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 16 | 13 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 41 | - | 41 |
| Football | 120 | 120 | - |
| Golf | 23 | 10 | 13 |
| Gymnastics | 22 | - | 22 |
| Soccer | 62 | 33 | 29 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Tennis | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Volleyball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Wrestling | 35 | 35 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $136,273 | $71,013 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $54,875 | $32,246 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 58 | 31 | 27 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 6 | - | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | - | 5 |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Gymnastics | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Soccer | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Wrestling | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 78%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 32%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 52% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 49% |
| Female | 55% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 39% |
| American Indian | 17% |
| Black | 37% |
| Asian | 54% |
| Hispanic | 51% |
| White | 58% |
| Unknown | 39% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 26% |
| 5 Years | 47% |
| 6 Years | 52% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 36 | 27 |
| Liquor Related | 37 | 43 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 13 | 17 |
| Liquor Related | 11 | 14 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 17 | 6 |
| Non-Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Aggravated Assault | 7 | 7 |
| Burglary | 66 | 62 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 4 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 13 | 5 |
| Non-Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 2 |
| Burglary | 58 | 44 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
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