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Northern Illinois University

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#835 / #244
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#1145
Most Desirable School
Public university in DeKalb, Illinois, United States

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About Northern Illinois University

According to Wikipedia, Northern Illinois University is a public research university in DeKalb, Illinois. It was founded as Northern Illinois State Normal School in 1895 by Illinois Governor John P. Altgeld 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.

Northern Illinois University's Online Degrees

Northern Illinois University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation Rate
25,96171%53%

How Much Does Northern Illinois University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$12,662

How Much Do Northern Illinois University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Northern Illinois University, then you can expect to earn an average of $49,800 per year. You also have a 92% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Northern Illinois University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
18,32412,9695,355

Where is Northern Illinois University?

Northern Illinois University is located at 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy., Dekalb IL 60115-2828

How Safe is Northern Illinois University?

Northern Illinois University has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Northern Illinois University Known For?

Northern Illinois University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Northern Illinois University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Anthropology
#329
World Rank
#350
Historical Rank
#117
USA Rank
anthropology Degrees
Mathematics
#455
World Rank
#509
Historical Rank
#122
USA Rank
math Degrees
Earth Sciences
#689
World Rank
#712
Historical Rank
#169
USA Rank
earth-science Degrees
Communications
#704
World Rank
#734
Historical Rank
#199
USA Rank
communications Degrees
Literature
#576
World Rank
#634
Historical Rank
#203
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Political Science
#791
World Rank
#799
Historical Rank
#206
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
History
#607
World Rank
#620
Historical Rank
#213
USA Rank
history Degrees
Biology
#786
World Rank
#824
Historical Rank
#218
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Physics
#955
World Rank
#986
Historical Rank
#223
USA Rank
physics Degrees
Education
#928
World Rank
#931
Historical Rank
#224
USA Rank
education Degrees
Engineering
#1256
World Rank
#1285
Historical Rank
#226
USA Rank
engineering Degrees
Law
#758
World Rank
#774
Historical Rank
#237
USA Rank
Chemistry
#1181
World Rank
#1210
Historical Rank
#242
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Sociology
#887
World Rank
#745
Historical Rank
#243
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Philosophy
#798
World Rank
#855
Historical Rank
#245
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Business
#809
World Rank
#809
Historical Rank
#247
USA Rank
business Degrees
Social Work
#614
World Rank
#616
Historical Rank
#254
USA Rank
social-work Degrees
Economics
#1500
World Rank
#1510
Historical Rank
#281
USA Rank
economics Degrees
Computer Science
#1325
World Rank
#1328
Historical Rank
#310
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Nursing
#878
World Rank
#878
Historical Rank
#328
USA Rank
nursing Degrees
Psychology
#933
World Rank
#952
Historical Rank
#376
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Medical
#1476
World Rank
#1481
Historical Rank
#406
USA Rank
medicine Degrees

Who Are Northern Illinois University's Most Influential Alumni?

Northern Illinois University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Anthropology, Criminal Justice, and Mathematics. Here are some of Northern Illinois University's most famous alumni:

Paul Sereno
Paul Sereno
An American paleontologist .
Kenneth Womack
Kenneth Womack
A Writer and critic.
W. Willard Wirtz
An American Secretary of Labor .
Robert Zemeckis
Robert Zemeckis
An American film director, producer and screenwriter.
Steven Schafersman
An American geologist.
David Roediger
An American historian.
Bharath Sriraman
An Indian mathematician.
Chel Diokno
Chel Diokno
A Filipino lawyer.
Dan Castellaneta
Dan Castellaneta
An American actor .
Judith Curry
Judith Curry
An American climatologist.
Kevin Folta
Kevin Folta
A Researcher.
Javed Ashraf
A Pakistani academic and economist.

Who Are Northern Illinois University's Most Influential Faculty?

Northern Illinois University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Anthropology, Criminal Justice, and Mathematics. Here are some of Northern Illinois University's most famous alumni:

Gary Kreps
A Communication scholar, professor, author.
Lynne M. Thomas
Lynne M. Thomas
An American librarian, editor, and podcaster.
Thomas Hammock
A United States football coach.