Also known as
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
6,693
54.7% Female
45.3% Male
Institution Overview
School Type
Public
Region
Great Lakes IL IN MI OH WI
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
Suburb: Small
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
136
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
57
Doctoral Research
17
Doctoral Professional
3
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Doctor's (Professional)
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Student Body
Demographics
0.12%
American Indian or Alaska Native
4.29%
Asian
6.04%
Black or African American
6.28%
Hispanic or Latino
0.09%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
64.71%
White
1.87%
Two or more races
0.88%
Unknown
15.73%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$40
Admissions Office Web Address
www.niu.edu/Apply/index.shtml
Tuition & Aid
Average In-State Tuition
$8,176
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$16,352
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
No
Continuing Professional
No
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
57
Doctor's Degree Research
17
Doctor's Degree Professional
3
Post Master's Certificate
2
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Accounting | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Adult and Continuing Education Administration | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Anthropology | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Art Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Art/Art Studies, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Audiology/Audiologist | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Business Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Chemistry, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Economics, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Educational Evaluation and Research | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes |
No No No |
| Educational Psychology | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| English Language and Literature, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| French Language and Literature | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Geography | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Geology/Earth Science, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| History, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Industrial Engineering | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Information Technology | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Law | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
| Mathematics, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Mechanical Engineering | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Music Performance, General | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | No |
| Music, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Nursing Science | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Philosophy | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | Master's Degree Doctoral – Professional |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Physics, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Political Science and Government, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Psychology, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Public Administration | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Public Health, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Reading Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Sociology | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Spanish Language and Literature | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Statistics, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Taxation | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 881 | 856 | 11 | 14 |
| With faculty status | 856 | 856 | 0 | 0 |
| Tenured | 484 | 484 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 152 | 152 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 220 | 220 | 0 | 0 |
| Multi-year contract | 54 | 54 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 162 | 162 | 0 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Without faculty status | 25 | 0 | 11 | 14 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Teaching
Research
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer Engineering and Science Occupations
Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media Occupations
Library and Student Academic Affairs and Other Education Services Occupations
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average In-State Tuition
$8,176
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$16,352
Financial aid office web address
www.niu.edu/fa/
Tuition fee varies by residency status
Yes
Typical Room & Board Charge
$10,766
Tuition & Fees
| In-state | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $8,176 | $16,352 |
| Full time Fees | $4,186 | $4,186 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $494 | $851 |
Tuition & Fees By Program
| Program | In-state Tuition | In-state Fees | Out-of-State Tuition | Out-of-State Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | $21,918 | $2,282 | $38,173 | $2,282 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
Yes
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
No
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
6,693
54.7% Female
45.3% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.12%
American Indian or Alaska Native
4.29%
Asian
6.04%
Black or African American
6.28%
Hispanic or Latino
0.09%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
64.71%
White
1.87%
Two or more races
0.88%
Unknown
15.73%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 3 | 5 |
| Asian | 163 | 124 |
| Black Or African American | 148 | 256 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 163 | 257 |
| Native Hawaiian OrOther Pacific Islander | 3 | 3 |
| Non-resident Alien | 638 | 415 |
| White | 1,840 | 2,491 |
| Two Or More Races | 47 | 78 |
| Unknown | 27 | 32 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
1,434
49.5% Male
50.5% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
109
46.8% Male
53.2% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
Total
144
50.0% Male
50.0% Female
Award: Post-master's certificate
Total
17
35.3% Male
64.7% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
Yes
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | No |
| On-campus day care for student's children | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
1425 W. Lincoln Hwy.
Dekalb, IL 60115-2828
Dekalb, IL 60115-2828
Phone
800-892-3050
Fax
Email
