Northeastern Illinois University
Northeastern Illinois University is one of the twelve public 4-year colleges in Illinois. The campus is located in an urban area, in Chicago.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 8,984 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 830 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 382 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 46%). Every year 23% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Northeastern Illinois University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $9,055, and fees were $1,681. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $18,111 and $1,681 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students8,984 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate46% |
Nursing Programs
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1961 - Current |
Admission
69%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 910 to 1041 |
| ACT | 15 to 19 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank Required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $30 |
| Graduates | $30 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $377/credit | |
| In State Students | $377/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $754/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $384/credit | |
| In State Students | $384/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $769/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $16,965 | $16,965 | $33,930 |
| ADN | 70 | $26,390 | $26,390 | $52,780 |
| BSN | 125 | $47,125 | $47,125 | $94,250 |
| FNP | 50 | $19,200 | $19,200 | $38,450 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 76% of Northeastern Illinois University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 64% | $4,495 |
| Other Federal Grant | 16% | $617 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 56% | $2,947 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 17% | $2,395 |
| Federal Student Loans | 31% | $6,521 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $8,269 |
$16,462
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$16,326 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$16,638 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$19,902 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$23,380 |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
7,113
Undergrads
1,871
Graduates
5,143
Women
3,841
Men
50%
Full-time
50%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
33% |
|
White |
33% |
|
Black/African American |
11% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
8% |
|
Asian |
8% |
|
Non-resident alien |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Illinois state board of nursing.
