by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 5,220 undergraduates in 2020, Northeastern Illinois University is a public university located in Chicago, Illinois. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Northeastern Illinois University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Northeastern Illinois University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Northeastern Illinois University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at Northeastern Illinois University. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Northeastern Illinois University Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Northeastern Illinois University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Northeastern Illinois University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Northeastern Illinois University for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Northeastern Illinois University does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Northeastern Illinois University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
There were 5,220 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 3,019 (57.8%). Part-time attendance was 2,201 (42.2%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 3,019 | 2,201 | 5,220 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Northeastern Illinois University is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Northeastern Illinois University #1103 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Northeastern Illinois University by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Northeastern Illinois University Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at Northeastern Illinois University, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Northeastern Illinois University Athletics