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Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, IL
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Northern Illinois University

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Northern Illinois University is a public four-year school in Dekalb, IL, with its campus in a suburb. It was founded in 1895[1]. It has about 11,301 undergraduates[4].

Founding year: Wikidata (community-edited) · Other facts: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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131years of history[1]
  1. 1895Founded
  2. 2026Today
TypePublic
SettingSuburb
Undergraduates11,301[4]
From abroad1.8%[4]

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Academics

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Costs

What a year at Northern Illinois University costs in 2026-27, for students from abroad[2]. (From the school’s page. For more specific information, visit the school’s page.)

$25,192[2]A year in tuition and fees

The school does not publish a fixed total that includes housing and food, so only tuition and fees are listed. The real total can be much higher.

Where the money goes

From abroad$25,192[2]in tuition and fees
From abroad
Tuition and fees$25,192[2]
Health insurance and other$2,839[2]

Help paying, for students from abroad

Need-based aidNot stated on the school’s page[3]
ScholarshipsOpen to international students[3]
Applying for aidApply with your admission application[3]

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Housing and food

Reported by the school to the U.S. Department of Education · per year, all students[4]
Room and board, on campus$14,160[4]
Room and board, off campus (not with family)$13,900[4]

The Scorecard does not say whether first-year housing is guaranteed or how many students live on campus. Check the school’s housing page.

Scorecard averages · reference only

Average cost of attendance$28,851[4]
Tuition, in-state / out-of-state$13,248 / $13,248[4]

These averages include U.S. students and the aid they receive. They are not an international student’s net price.

Getting in

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When to apply

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Scores in detail

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English test

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SAT and ACT

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Extra steps for students from abroad

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How many get in

70%[4]Of applicants are admitted (U.S. and international together)
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Living in Dekalb

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Clubs, sports and activities

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