Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Chicago, IL · Large city |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 3,982 |
| Acceptance rate | 70% |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 17% |
| First-year retention | 61% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 12:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $26,960 in-state · $37,303 out-of-state |
| Application fee | $0 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Regular Decision: Rolling
Most popular majors: Business, Education, Computer science, Liberal arts & general studies, Public policy & social work.
Strongest majors at NEIU
- Education at NEIU: #319 of 551 schools, score 55/100, about 143 graduates a year
- Public policy & social work at NEIU: #268 of 406 schools, score 49/100, about 100 graduates a year
- Computer science at NEIU: #470 of 691 schools, score 41/100, about 103 graduates a year
- English & writing at NEIU: #504 of 697 schools, score 37/100, about 21 graduates a year
- Political science & IR at NEIU: #516 of 687 schools, score 34/100, about 16 graduates a year
- History at NEIU: #520 of 692 schools, score 34/100, about 16 graduates a year
- Psychology at NEIU: #558 of 694 schools, score 38/100, about 89 graduates a year
- Sociology & anthropology at NEIU: #481 of 580 schools, score 35/100, about 15 graduates a year