Northeastern Illinois University

Chicago, Illinois

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1867Large citySEVP certified

About

Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) is a public university in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded in 1867 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, it was established as the first teacher training school in Cook County. The main campus is located in the Chicago area of North Park with two other campuses in Chicago. NEIU has one of the longest-running free-form community radio stations, WZRD Chicago 88.3 FM.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$22,581
Estimated total for international students: US$33,408
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison): US$12,743
Total cost for in-state students: US$23,570

Net price calculatorneiu.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 3,982
Graduate students: 1,508
International undergraduates: 1%
Students per teacher: 9 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 75%

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 25%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$56,278

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (69)

Bachelor's degrees39 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAnthropologyBilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDesign and Applied ArtsEconomicsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesInternational/Globalization StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMarketingMathematicsMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Master's degrees30 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesArea StudiesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceCurriculum and InstructionEducational Administration and SupervisionEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGerontologyHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMathematicsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMusicPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, OtherPublic HealthSocial Sciences, OtherSocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.