Dekalb, IL · Public · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Northern Illinois University | IL Average | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition | $13,248 | $18,678 | $18,082 |
| vs. average | — | -29% | -27% |
| College | Type | Undergraduates | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology | Private for-profit | 99 | $18,100 |
Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $57,808 |
| Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time) | 49% |
| Median debt among graduates who borrowed | $22,162 |
| Undergraduates receiving Pell grants | 47% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and over | 10% |
| First-generation students | 38% |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.
In-state tuition at Northern Illinois University is $13,248 and out-of-state tuition is $13,248, according to College Scorecard data.
The acceptance rate at Northern Illinois University is 70%.
With an acceptance rate of 70%, Northern Illinois University is moderately selective among U.S. colleges.
College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Northern Illinois University. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.
Northern Illinois University enrolls about 11,301 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 15:1.
In-state tuition at Northern Illinois University is $13,248, which is 29% below the IL average of $18,678.
Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Northern Illinois University are $57,808 a year, according to College Scorecard.
The median debt among Northern Illinois University graduates who borrowed is $22,162, according to College Scorecard.