What families actually pay at Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
Published cost of attendance
$28,851 / year
| Under $30K household income | $10,126 |
| $30–48K household income | $9,854 |
| $48–75K household income | $12,797 |
| $75–110K household income | $17,612 |
| $110K+ household income | $21,834 |
Average net price per year — total cost minus grants and scholarships — for aid-receiving students, by household income. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.
Acceptance rate
70%
4-yr grad rate
49%
Median earnings (10 yr)
$57,808
Undergrads
11,301
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