Northeastern Illinois University is in a large city, in Chicago, Illinois. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Northeastern Illinois University earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include education and teaching, computer science and engineering, and liberal arts.
Northeastern Illinois University does not admit all applicants.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Northeastern Illinois University, in 2005, had 12,227 students (8,220 full-time equivalent).
Many students at the school are part-timers.
More complete details are provided below.
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 N Saint Louis Ave
Chicago, IL 60625-4699
General Phone: (773) 583-4050
Admissions Phone: (773) 442-4000
Financial Aid Phone: (773) 442-5000
http://www.neiu.edu/
Northeastern Illinois University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 578 | elementary school teaching, special ed, educational administration, school counseling, reading teaching, early childhood education, teacher education, physical education teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 549 | liberal arts and sciences, speech and rhetoric, English, political science, history, Spanish language, minority and gender studies, linguistics, ... |
| Business And Management | 215 | business management, finance, accounting, business, marketing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 133 | computer science |
| Science | 72 | biology, chemistry, geology, physics |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 65 | criminal justice and safety |
| Family And Social Work | 63 | social service professions, social work |
| Therapy And Counseling | 57 | psychology, counseling psychology, community health services |
| Mathematics | 27 | mathematics |
| Music | 13 | music |
| Art Studies | 12 | art studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 11 | environmental studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 4 | exercise science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | philosophy |
| Medicine | 2 | gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for Northeastern Illinois University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,247 | 41 |
| Master's degree | 558 | 26 |
In 2005, Northeastern Illinois University had a total enrollment of 12,227 students (8,220 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 91% |
| Part-Time | 9% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 71% |
| Graduate | 29% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 51% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 24% |
| Asian | 10% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 79% |
| Foreign countries | 21% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Chicago, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,071 | 2,298 | 75% | 1,058 | 46% |
| Men | 1,177 | 852 | 72% | 432 | 51% |
| Women | 1,894 | 1,446 | 76% | 626 | 43% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 20 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 90% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (773) 442-4000
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,517 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,357 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,320 |
Financial Aid:
Northeastern Illinois University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 169300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (773) 442-5000
Northeastern Illinois University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 8 | $98,643 | 5 | $97,654 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 8 | $81,287 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 16 | $89,965 | 7 | $93,173 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 50 | $74,918 | 36 | $71,468 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 44 | $62,730 | 37 | $56,448 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 47 | $52,557 | 50 | $51,761 |
| Instructor | academic year | 71 | $29,177 | 57 | $29,421 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 212 | $52,112 | 180 | $49,592 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northeastern Illinois University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, air force)
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