About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Patricia Johnson
Admissions Counselor
Admissions Counselor
Address
5500 N. St. Louis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625-4699
Chicago, IL 60625-4699
Phone
773-442-4050
Email
p-johnson@neiu.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Angelina Pedroso Center
Fine Arts Building/ Art Gallery
Ensemble Dance Company
Health and Wellness Center
Library
Village Square
Fine Arts Building/ Art Gallery
Ensemble Dance Company
Health and Wellness Center
Library
Village Square
Most Popular Places Off Campus
WTTW Chanel II
Shopping Mall
Nature Center
Albany Park Community Center
North Park university
Shopping Mall
Nature Center
Albany Park Community Center
North Park university
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
M-F
10:30 am -6:30 pm
773-442-4050
10:30 am -6:30 pm
773-442-4050
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: No
Dates: Year-round
Times: M-T-W-F, 10:00am and 2:00 pm; TR, 3:30 pm
Average Length: Varies
Dates: Year-round
Times: M-T-W-F, 10:00am and 2:00 pm; TR, 3:30 pm
Average Length: Varies
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Information sessions are available on a weekly basis during the school year
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
N/A
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
3 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
M-Specht@neiu.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Arrangements
Other
Limitations
Residence hall will be available Fall 2016
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Close to CTA/Bus/Train service
3 miles east of I-90
Also close to metra
Local Accommodations
Holiday Inn Skokie
5300 W. Touhy, Skokie IL 60077
Double Tree Hotel
9599 Skokie, Skokie IL 60077
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 4,499
Acceptance Rate: 67%
Average HS GPA: 2.80
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
0 - 0
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
0 - 0
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
16 - 20
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Deadlines
Regular — July 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Class Rank
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
14:1
Total Faculty
625
with Terminal Degree
401
319
Women
306
Men
178
Minority
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business/Commerce, General.
Finance, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
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EDUCATION.
Bilingual and Multilingual Education.
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services.
Curriculum and Instruction.
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented.
Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Reading Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
French Language and Literature.
Linguistics.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Gerontology.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Studies.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Economics, General.
Geography.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, General.
Social Sciences, Other.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Music, Other.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Certificate
Master's
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
The Honorable William Delgado (B.A. ’82)
U.S. Senator 1999-2006 (House); 2006-Present (Senate)
Warner Saunders (M.A. ’70)
News Anchor, NBC Channel 5 Chicago
Rae Lewis-Thornton (B.A. ’99)
Emmy Award Winning AIDS Activist and Educational Speaker
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$7,550
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$6,641
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,452
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
48%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$15,713
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$9,781
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$7,248
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$14,596
Required Fees
$3,322
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$1,638
On-Campus Room and Board
$11,100
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
8,095
Foreign Countries Represented
91
Demographics
9.40%
Asian
10.14%
Black
37.44%
Hispanic
33.46%
Caucasian
3.13%
Unknown
4.19%
International
56% female
44% male
1% are out of state
56% are full time
44% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
0%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
0%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Student Disability Services
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Douglas Lawson
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
Provider's ReportDocumentation Required for ADHD
Provider's ReportSpecial Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
90
Number of Honor Societies
12
Number of Social Sororities
9
Number of Religious Organizations
3
1% join a fraternity
1% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Other
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Illinois(Chicago)
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Illinois Inst. of Technology
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups: Angelina Pedroso Center for Diversity and Intercultural Affairs: http://www.neiu.edu/~cdia/Home.html
A number of our organizations are minority focused. All of our Greek letter organizations focus on different minority groups. http://www.neiu.edu/~deptsao/clublist
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Illinois(Chicago)
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Illinois Inst. of Technology
Sustainability
83/99
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
100%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Car Sharing Program
No
Carpool/Vanpool Matching Program
No
Condensed Work Week Option For Employees
No
Free Or Reduced Price Transit Passes And/Or Free Campus Shuttle
Yes
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
No
Reduced Parking Fees For Car And Van Poolers
No
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
No
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
School Offers A Telecommute Program For Employees
No
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
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