NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (NEIU)
- 5500 N Saint Louis Ave
- Chicago, IL 60625
- OPEID College Code: 00169300
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- General Phone: (773) 583-4050
- President: Sharon Hahs
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 11,631
- College Alias: NEIU
- College Mascot: Golden Eagles
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Accreditation
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
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- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Four-Year
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.neiu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,574 | 2,461 | 4,035 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,131 (72%) | 1,866 (76%) | 2,997 (74%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 480 (42%) | 591 (32%) | 1,071 (36%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,014 | 95% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 16 | 21 |
| ACT ® English | 15 | 22 |
| ACT ® Math | 16 | 21 |
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: NEIU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 67%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 17% | 50% | 52% | 4% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,028 | $4,191 | $3,546 | $2,568 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 7.4% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| Number in Default | 74 | 48 | 62 |
| Number in Repayment | 987 | 898 | 1,166 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $7,082 | $6,414 | $5,642 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $7,082 | $6,414 | $5,642 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,962 | $11,694 | $10,322 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,440 | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,820 | $8,460 | $8,100 |
| Other Expenses | $5,742 | $5,274 | $5,022 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $7,416 | $5,274 | $6,804 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $8,522 | $7,734 | $6,962 |
| In-State | $8,522 | $7,734 | $6,962 |
| Out of State | $14,402 | $13,014 | $11,642 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $23,084 | $21,468 | $20,084 |
| In-State | $23,084 | $21,468 | $20,084 |
| Out of State | $28,964 | $26,748 | $24,764 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $15,938 | $14,844 | $13,766 |
| In-State | $15,938 | $14,844 | $13,766 |
| Out of State | $21,818 | $20,124 | $18,446 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 11,631 Undergraduate: 9,191 Graduate: 2,440
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 4,686 Female: 6,945
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,865 Female: 5,326
- Graduate Gender Male: 821 Female: 1,619
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 5,777 Part-Time: 5,854
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,350 Part-Time: 3,841
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 427 Part-Time: 2,013
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 494 | 4% |
| American Indian | 40 | 0.3% |
| Black | 1,106 | 10% |
| Asian | 1,016 | 9% |
| Hispanic | 3,089 | 27% |
| White | 5,140 | 44% |
| Unknown | 746 | 6% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 24 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,220 | 10% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,542 | 13% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,522 | 22% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,872 | 25% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,285 | 11% |
| Ages 35-39 | 737 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 898 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 499 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 30 | 0.3% |
| Age Unknown | 2 | 0.02% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,567 | 1,245 | 322 |
| Faculty Status | 699 | 404 | 295 |
| Tenured Faculty | 189 | 189 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 81 | - | 81 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 699 | 404 | 295 |
| Primarily Instruction | 699 | 404 | 295 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 79 | 78 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 443 | 419 | 24 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 346 | 344 | 2 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 136 | 134 | 2 |
| Skilled Crafts | 38 | 38 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 88 | 88 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,912 (379) | $58,438 (190) | $55,378 (189) |
| Professor | $79,932 (73) | $82,888 (33) | $77,493 (40) |
| Associate Professor | $65,046 (87) | $65,879 (44) | $64,193 (43) |
| Assistant Professor | $62,054 (85) | $64,259 (48) | $59,194 (37) |
| Instructor | $35,829 (134) | $36,691 (65) | $35,018 (69) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $94,029 (25) | $95,654 (16) | $91,139 (9) |
| Professor | $94,029 (25) | $95,654 (16) | $91,139 (9) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,151 (404) | $59,978 (206) | $56,250 (198) |
| Professor | $79,167 (98) | $81,378 (49) | $76,956 (49) |
| Associate Professor | $65,046 (87) | $65,879 (44) | $64,193 (43) |
| Assistant Professor | $62,054 (85) | $64,259 (48) | $59,194 (37) |
| Instructor | $35,829 (134) | $36,691 (65) | $35,018 (69) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 48%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 20% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 16% |
| Female | 23% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 13% |
| Asian | 21% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| White | 26% |
| Unknown | 24% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 3% |
| 5 Years | 13% |
| 6 Years | 20% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009