by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Northeastern Illinois University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Northeastern Illinois University were $12,383 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $22,726. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Required fees account for came to $2,040 in-state and $2,040 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,343 | $20,686 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Total | $12,383 | $22,726 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and exclude room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What does Northeastern Illinois University cost for part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To see where that lands, here is how Northeastern Illinois University prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In IL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Northeastern Illinois University sits close to the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the Northeastern Illinois University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at Northeastern Illinois University has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $10,091 | $20,182 |
| Two Years Ago | $10,342 | $20,685 |
| One Year Ago | $10,343 | $20,686 |
| Most Recent Year | $10,343 | $20,686 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Northeastern Illinois University has moved over recent reported years.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 0.88%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $12,491. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 0.86%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $22,920.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $12,491 | $22,920 |
| In 2 Years | $12,600 | $23,116 |
| In 3 Years | $12,710 | $23,314 |
| In 4 Years | $12,821 | $23,514 |
| In 5 Years | $12,933 | $23,715 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $92,864, or about $50,622 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
To learn about financial aid at Northeastern Illinois University, visit the Northeastern Illinois University Financial Aid page.
