by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected tuition and fees for Northern Illinois University, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. In this NIU cost report, you'll find:
Combined tuition and fees at Northern Illinois University for the 2020-2021 academic year was $14,738 for undergraduates. Students from Illinois did not receive a discount.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $9,608 | $5,130 | $14,738 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
How much does Northern Illinois University cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. Northern Illinois University compares well with this national average since its average yearly cost in tuition and fees was $14,738 for out-of-state students. Students do not receive any discounts for living in Illinois.
Take a look at the following chart to see how Northern Illinois University compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Great Lakes | Illinois | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Northern Illinois University Financial Aid.
Over the past five years, NIU tuition and fees has grown by a rate of -5.09% annually. The tuition increased by -4.83%, and fees by -5.95%. If costs keep growing at the same rate students will be charged $11,240 this school year.
For two years of academic instruction, your cost will end up being $21,907 for two years and $41,640 for four years.
Remeber to factor in additional costs such as room and board, transportation or books.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at NIU.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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