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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #313 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts / sciences & humanities list. It is also ranked #12 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 150 |
| Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools | 313 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 75 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 88 degrees were handed out.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NIU was $360 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,792 | $9,792 |
| Fees | $2,714 | $2,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,800 | $12,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,836 | $2,836 |
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Of the 75 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities from NIU in 2021-2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's in liberal arts / sciences & humanities.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the NIU liberal arts / sciences & humanities bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NIU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts / sciences & humanities majors at Northern Illinois University.
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 75 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 191 |
| Communication & Journalism | 137 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 91 |
| English Language & Literature | 63 |
| History | 53 |
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