# Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU)

Public college in Chicago, IL. IPEDS ID 147776.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/northeastern-illinois-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/northeastern-illinois-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 75% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $14,109 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 22%; beats 6% of IL colleges and 6% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $52,234; beats 25% of IL colleges and 47% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $11,969

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,709 |
| 30-48k | $12,824 |
| 48-75k | $15,077 |
| 75-110k | $20,464 |
| 110k+ | $25,001 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 5.07 years on average (4% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $52,234 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,709 | $69,505 | 4.2 years |
| 30-48k | $12,824 | $65,018 | 4.0 years |
| 48-75k | $15,077 | $76,440 | 4.7 years |
| 75-110k | $20,464 | $103,752 | 6.3 years |
| 110k+ | $25,001 | $126,755 | 7.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $26,960 in-state; about $37,303 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $12,383 in-state, $22,726 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $10,742; books: $2,400

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 8,481 applicants, 5,971 admitted, 553 enrolled; test scores not considered
- Fall 2024: acceptance 75%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 70%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

### Common Data Set 2024-25 (Fall 2024)
- Very important: none; important: none; considered: none
- Early decision: not reported; early action: no; waitlist: no
- Average high school GPA of enrolled first-years: 2.88
- Source: https://www.neiu.edu/sites/default/files/documents/2025/07/03/2024-2025-CDS-Template_Updated%20-%20C.pdf

## Majors (39 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $62,831 | $88,917 | $15,750 |
| Business Administration | $46,630 | $69,226 | $20,250 |
| Marketing | $43,320 | $69,011 | $15,000 |
| Accounting | $50,475 | $68,328 | $15,000 |
| Mathematics | not reported | $66,269 | $14,781 |
| Finance | $48,807 | $64,022 | $12,502 |
| Human Resources | $49,131 | $63,276 | $15,365 |
| Political Science | $25,912 | $60,545 | $17,550 |
| Business | $45,015 | $59,853 | $17,788 |
| Economics | $40,004 | $58,252 | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $42,976 | $55,569 | $17,000 |
| Psychology | $35,637 | $54,301 | $16,157 |
| History | $39,102 | $54,071 | $19,176 |
| Social Work | $39,178 | $53,848 | $17,500 |
| Sociology | $36,686 | $53,747 | $17,457 |
| Biology | $40,392 | $53,567 | $14,031 |
| Criminal Justice | $40,719 | $53,121 | $13,625 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $41,938 | $52,176 | $15,612 |
| English | $36,594 | $49,141 | $19,000 |
| Communications | $32,538 | $48,247 | $15,630 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $30,490 | $46,565 | $20,927 |
| Studio Art | $30,845 | $44,312 | $20,319 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | not reported | $39,894 | not reported |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | not reported | not reported | $30,614 |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $63,615 | not reported | $25,250 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | $16,111 |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Social Work → Social worker: median wage $64,790 (Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN), $63,220 (IL), $59,550 (U.S.)
- Accounting → Accountant / auditor: median wage $82,360 (Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN), $80,230 (IL), $83,680 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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