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Northern Illinois University was founded in 1895 and is a public university situated in DeKalb, Illinois. The university has an enrollment of over 25,000 students and is considered to be the 2nd largest university in Illinois. It is a member of the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges. Satellite centers of NIU are located in:
The sports teams are nicknamed the Huskies, and the official colors are black and cardinal. The teams compete in the Mid-American Conference. The university has men’s and women’s basketball, golf and soccer teams. Nicole Jeray, LPGA professional golfer; Emil R. Schiesser, aeronautics engineer at NASA; Joan Allen, Academy award-nominated actress, and Larry Young, MLB umpire are notable graduates of this university.
Students commonly pursue studies in mathematics.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 485 and 585.
Northern Illinois has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Northern Illinois has 25,254 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Mid-American Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Northern Illinois University
1425 W. Lincoln Hwy.
Dekalb, IL 60115-2825
General Phone: (800) 892-3050
http://www.niu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 1,197 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance, management science, operations management, taxation, MIS |
| Education And Teaching | 1,130 | elementary school teaching, special ed, educational administration, reading teaching, physical education teaching, early childhood education, art education, adult ed administration, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 1,005 | English, sociology, political science, history, economics, liberal arts and sciences, geography, Spanish language, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 460 | psychology, community health services, communication disorders, physical therapy, educational psychology |
| Media | 316 | communication studies, journalism |
| Science | 255 | biology, chemistry, geology, physics, atmospheric sciences |
| Engineering | 199 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, engineering management |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 184 | registered nursing, nursing science |
| Family And Social Work | 159 | family studies, public administration |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 147 | dietitian, health and physical education, sports and fitness management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 118 | computer science |
| Law | 111 | law |
| Fine Arts | 110 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Music | 81 | music, music performance |
| Mathematics | 77 | mathematics, statistics |
| Engineering Technician | 63 | engineering technology |
| Medicine | 56 | medical preparatory, public health |
| Art Studies | 38 | art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 38 | drama |
| Medical Support And Technology | 34 | clinical lab tech, audiology |
| Construction Trades | 34 | apparel and textiles |
| Religion And Philosophy | 23 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Northern Illinois in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,979 | 53 |
| Master's degree | 1,606 | 54 |
| First-professional degree | 111 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 106 | 17 |
| Post-master's certificate | 33 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Northern Illinois had a total enrollment of 25,254 students (20,850 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 70% |
| Graduate | 29% |
| First Professional | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 97% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
Northern Illinois offers campus housing for 6,300 of its 20,850 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of DeKalb, 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 | 17,307 | 10,072 | 58% | 2,881 | 29% |
| Men | 7,720 | 4,509 | 58% | 1,384 | 31% |
| Women | 9,563 | 5,553 | 58% | 1,497 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 485 | 585 |
| SAT Writing | 450 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | 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 SAT | 2% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,728 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,896 |
| Room and board | $ 8,344 |
| Room charge | $ 5,350 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,520 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,100 |
Financial Aid:
Northern Illinois participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 173700)
Northern Illinois has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 329 | 198 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 107 | 123 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 71 | 99 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 21 | $133,602 | 5 | $125,400 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 11 | $114,000 | 7 | $105,643 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 34 | $122,663 | 12 | $113,875 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 132 | $93,203 | 57 | $85,295 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 173 | $70,526 | 127 | $69,340 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 105 | $62,991 | 133 | $59,465 |
| Instructor | academic year | 62 | $41,389 | 91 | $40,454 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 472 | $71,364 | 408 | $61,907 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-American Conference |
| Basketball | Mid-American Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-American Conference |
| Track | Mid-American Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 198 | 125 | 323 |
| Football | 86 | 0 | 86 |
| Baseball | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| Basketball | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| Track | 0 | 27 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 65 | 82 | 147 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education Administration
Art Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Evaluation and Research
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering/Industrial Management
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technology, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Educational Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northern Illinois Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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