by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you want to know more about Northeastern Illinois University, such as what majors does it offer, how diverse it is, how well it ranks, and more, this is your one-stop resource.
College Factual recognizes the best colleges and universities in its annual rankings. These rankings include categories for best overall colleges, best colleges for each major, best value schools, and much more.
Northeastern Illinois University was awarded 14 badges in the 2026 rankings.
According to College Factual’s 2026 analysis, NEIU is ranked #705 out of 3,449 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality.
NEIU also holds the #35 spot on the Best Colleges in Illinois ranking.
See all of the rankings for Northeastern Illinois University.
Northeastern Illinois University has an acceptance rate of 75%, which makes it somewhat selective. Make sure it’s not the only school you apply to, even if it’s your school of choice. Whether you get in or not will largely depend on how you compare to other applicants.
At NEIU, the student to faculty ratio is an excellent 9 to 1. That’s much better than the national average of 15 to 1. This indicates that many classes will probably be small, and students will have ample opportunities to work closely with their professors and classmates.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Northeastern Illinois University is 58%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate is a sign of how many full-time students like a college or university well enough to come back for their sophomore year. At Northeastern Illinois University this rate is 61%, which is a bit lower than the national average of 68%.
The on-time graduation rate is the percent of first-time, full time students who obtain their bachelor’s degree in four years or less. This rate is 17% for first-time, full-time students at NEIU, which is lower than the national rate of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Northeastern Illinois University.
During the most recent academic year, there were 3,869 undergraduates at NEIU.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Northeastern Illinois University.
The average net price of NEIU is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for NEIU
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10,691 | $12,769 | $15,777 | $19,805 | $21,771 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of NEIU, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
Almost 66% of college students who graduated with the class of 2018 took out student loans, but that percentage varies from school to school. At NEIU, approximately 19% of students took out student loans averaging $7,232 a year. That adds up to $28,928 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 5.3%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you’ll be able to pay back your student loans. Get more details about paying for Northeastern Illinois University.
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Northeastern Illinois University make about $52,234 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. This is in the same neighborhood of the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. However, certain majors may produce higher-paying graduates.
See which majors at Northeastern Illinois University make the most money.
Northeastern Illinois University is an public institution situated in Chicago, Illinois. The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life. Get more details about the location of Northeastern Illinois University.
Contact details for Northeastern Illinois University are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 5500 N Saint Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60625-4699 |
| Phone: | 7735834050 |
| Website: | www.neiu.edu/ |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/NEIUlife |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/NEIUlife |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 23 majors graduated from Northeastern Illinois University. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,342 | NA |
| Social Work | 144 | $34,930 |
| Computer Science | 125 | $52,326 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 119 | $46,591 |
| General Psychology | 79 | $29,483 |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 77 | $34,313 |
| General Biology | 58 | $31,641 |
| Special Education | 58 | $55,083 |
| Educational Administration | 55 | $72,937 |
| Business Administration & Management | 54 | $38,519 |
Online learning is becoming popular at even the oldest colleges and universities in the United States. Not only are online classes great for returning adults with busy schedules, they are also frequented by a growing number of traditional students.
2,560 students took at least one online class at Northeastern Illinois University.
Learn more about online learning at Northeastern Illinois University.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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