Northern Illinois University
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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 on May 22, 1895, by Illinois Governor John P. Altgeld as part of an expansion of the state's system for producing 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 Applications | Acceptance | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 22,602 | 70% | 51% |
How Much Does Northern Illinois University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition (in-state) |
|---|
| $12,478 |
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 Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 13,727 | 10,795 | 2,932 |
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:
- Mathematics
- Anthropology
- Earth Sciences
- Political Science
- Literature
- History
- Physics
- Education
- Biology
- Business
- Social Work
- Chemistry
- Communications
- Engineering
- Law
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Economics
- Philosophy
- Computer Science
- Medical
- Nursing
Northern Illinois University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Who Are Northern Illinois University's Most Influential Alumni?
Northern Illinois University's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Anthropology, Mathematics, and Criminal Justice. Here are some of Northern Illinois University's most famous alumni:
- Paul Sereno
- An American paleontologist .
- Kenneth Womack
- A Writer and critic.
- Markos Moulitsas
- An American blogger.
- Steven Schafersman
- An American geologist.
- Andrew L. Traver
- A .
- Bharath Sriraman
- An Indian mathematician.
- Robert Zemeckis
- An American film director, producer and screenwriter.
- Ann E. Rondeau
- A United States Navy admiral.
- David Roediger
- An American historian.
- Chel Diokno
- A Filipino lawyer, academic.
- Judith Curry
- An American climatologist.
- Kevin Folta
- A Researcher.
