 |
|
|
|
Northeastern Illinois University is a public university situated in Chicago, Illinois. NEIU was established in 1867. The university has more than 1,500 staff members. NEIU offers undergraduate programs through:
Northeastern Illinois University offers graduate programs through:
The sports teams of NEIU are called the Golden Eagles, and the team colors are royal blue and gold. The baseball team of the university won the Mid-Continent Conference championship in 1996. The university also has football, soccer, volleyball and softball teams. Miguel del Valle, former Illinois state senator, and esayist and scholar Muhammed Abdullah al-Ahari are among the famous alumni of this university.
The most common major fields study at the school include mathematics, education and teaching, 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 2007, had 12,814 students (8,739 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
http://www.neiu.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 614 | elementary school teaching, special ed, educational administration, reading teaching, school counseling, early childhood education, teacher education, curriculum and instruction, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 604 | liberal arts and sciences, history, speech and rhetoric, English, political science, sociology, Spanish language, linguistics, ... |
| Business And Management | 289 | accounting, business management, finance, marketing, business |
| Science | 87 | biology, chemistry, geology, physics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 67 | computer science |
| Family And Social Work | 64 | social work, social service professions |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 60 | criminal justice and safety |
| Therapy And Counseling | 55 | psychology, community health services, counseling psychology |
| Mathematics | 41 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 28 | art studies |
| Music | 24 | music |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 11 | exercise science |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 9 | environmental studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 8 | philosophy |
| Medicine | 1 | gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for Northeastern Illinois University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,367 | 41 |
| Master's degree | 595 | 27 |
In 2007, Northeastern Illinois University had a total enrollment of 12,814 students (8,739 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 91% |
| Part-Time | 9% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 73% |
| Graduate | 27% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 48% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 24% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 88% |
| (International Students) | 11% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Chicago, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,601 | 2,465 | 68% | 957 | 39% |
| Men | 1,333 | 897 | 67% | 402 | 45% |
| Women | 2,268 | 1,568 | 69% | 555 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 |
| 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 | 95% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,641 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,321 |
| 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)
Northeastern Illinois University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 111 | 89 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 33 | 35 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 69 | 74 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 10 | $101,952 | 7 | $102,235 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 7 | $102,322 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 17 | $102,104 | 8 | $99,906 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 34 | $82,312 | 35 | $77,357 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 50 | $66,970 | 51 | $62,686 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 43 | $59,976 | 30 | $59,420 |
| Instructor | academic year | 69 | $34,285 | 74 | $34,479 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 196 | $56,591 | 190 | $53,887 |
*: 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
Latin American Studies
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% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career 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)
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to Northeastern Illinois University.
Click occupation names for extensive details, including salary and other job data.
(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Northeastern Illinois University with government-defined occupation categories)
Selected QuickSchools™ With Program Focus Areas Similar To Northeastern Illinois University(What are QuickSchools?)
Mathematics
Education And Teaching
 |
 |
||||
|
|||||
 |
 |
|
|
||||||
|
|||||||
|
|
|
|
|||
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|||
|
||||
|
|
|
|
||||
|
|||||
|
|
Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.
Copyright © 2004-2009, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
