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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
- Website: www.neiu.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 12,814
- College Alias: NEIU
- College Mascot: Golden Eagles

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- 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
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - NEIU Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- 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 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,333 | 2,268 | 3,601 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 897 (67%) | 1,568 (69%) | 2,465 (68%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 402 (45%) | 555 (35%) | 957 (39%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 909 | 95% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 16 | 21 |
| ACT ® English | 16 | 22 |
| ACT ® Math | 16 | 21 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 64%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 11% | 47% | 52% | 6% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,657 | $3,143 | $3,353 | $1,859 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 5.3% | 7.2% | 6.8% |
| Number in Default | 62 | 73 | 53 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,166 | 1,008 | 776 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,641 | $5,009 | $4,517 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $10,321 | $9,209 | $8,357 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,100 | $7,830 | $7,416 |
| Other Expenses | $5,022 | $4,860 | $4,608 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $6,804 | $4,860 | $6,318 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $6,961 | $6,329 | $5,837 |
| Out of State | $11,641 | $10,529 | $9,677 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $20,083 | $19,019 | $17,861 |
| Out of State | $24,763 | $23,219 | $21,701 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $13,765 | $12,971 | $12,155 |
| Out of State | $18,445 | $17,171 | $15,995 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 12,814 Undergraduate: 10,285 Graduate: 2,529
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 5,006 Female: 7,808
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4,140 Female: 6,145
- Graduate Gender Male: 866 Female: 1,663
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 6,132 Part-Time: 6,682
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,750 Part-Time: 4,535
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 382 Part-Time: 2,147
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 278 | 2% |
| American Indian | 48 | 0.4% |
| Black | 1,275 | 10% |
| Asian | 1,262 | 10% |
| Hispanic | 3,201 | 25% |
| White | 6,016 | 47% |
| Unknown | 734 | 6% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 40 | 0.3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,554 | 12% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,539 | 12% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,643 | 21% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,506 | 20% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,214 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 700 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 889 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 525 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 32 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 1,172 | 9% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,475 | 1,118 | 357 |
| Faculty Status | 702 | 411 | 291 |
| Tenured Faculty | 200 | 200 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 95 | - | 95 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 702 | 411 | 291 |
| Primarily Instruction | 702 | 411 | 291 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 70 | 67 | 3 |
| Other Professionals | 349 | 304 | 45 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 354 | 336 | 18 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 130 | 122 | 8 |
| Skilled Crafts | 41 | 40 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 89 | 87 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,260 (386) | $56,591 (196) | $53,887 (190) |
| Professor | $79,799 (69) | $82,312 (34) | $77,357 (35) |
| Associate Professor | $64,807 (101) | $66,970 (50) | $62,686 (51) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,748 (73) | $59,976 (43) | $59,420 (30) |
| Instructor | $34,385 (143) | $34,285 (69) | $34,479 (74) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $101,401 (25) | $102,104 (17) | $99,906 (8) |
| Professor | $102,068 (17) | $101,952 (10) | $102,235 (7) |
| Associate Professor | $99,983 (8) | $102,322 (7) | $83,604 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,945 (411) | $58,742 (213) | $55,012 (198) |
| Professor | $80,533 (86) | $82,563 (44) | $78,405 (42) |
| Associate Professor | $66,054 (109) | $69,027 (57) | $62,796 (52) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,748 (73) | $59,976 (43) | $59,420 (30) |
| Instructor | $34,385 (143) | $34,285 (69) | $34,479 (74) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 66%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 46%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 19% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 16% |
| Female | 20% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 33% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 8% |
| Asian | 20% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| White | 24% |
| Unknown | 23% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 2% |
| 5 Years | 12% |
| 6 Years | 19% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Liquor Related | 2 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | - | 1 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
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