About
Northern Illinois University (NIU) is a public research university in DeKalb, Illinois, United States. It was founded as "Northern Illinois State Normal School" in 1895 by Illinois Governor John P. Altgeld, initially to provide the state with college-educated teachers. In addition to the main campus in DeKalb, it has satellite centers in Chicago, Naperville, Rockford, and Oregon, Illinois.
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Key facts
- Global rank
- #1266
- Location
- DeKalb, United States
- Founded
- 1895
- Students
- 16,769
- Type
- Public
- Admission rate
- 71%
- English test
- Required
- How to apply
- Common App
Outcomes and costs
Official figures from US College Scorecard, US Department of Education. Salaries are for all graduates, not only international students.
- Median salary 10 years after starting
- $57,808 a year
- Median salary 6 years after starting
- $46,113 a year
- Graduation rate (within 6 years)
- 49%
- Students returning for a second year
- 70%
- Tuition (out-of-state, per year)
- $13,248
- Average cost of attendance (per year)
- $28,851
- Undergraduate students
- 11,301
- Students per faculty member
- 15 to 1
- Median debt at graduation
- $22,162
Programmes
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Undergraduate · Undergraduate (all majors)
Undergraduate admission (all majors)
- Tuition per year
- USD 13,248 (Latest College Scorecard)
- Duration
- 48 months
- Apply through
- Common App
Deadline: Most regular decision deadlines fall between 1 November and 15 January. Check the official admissions page.
Official programme page · verified 14/9/2026
Scholarships you could use here
Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships · USIEF (United States-India Educational Foundation)
Indian citizens with a bachelor's (minimum 55%) or master's degree and at least three years of relevant full-time work experience, without a US degree. Government of India employees are not eligible.
The last published cycle (2026-2027) closed on 14 May 2025. A 2027-2028 master's cycle is not currently listed.
Official pageFulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships · USIEF
Indian scholars registered for a PhD at an Indian institution, for 6 to 9 months of research in the US.
The 2027-2028 cycle closed on 1 July 2026.
Official page