- Acceptance rate: 75% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $14,669 a year (2022–23)
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Northeastern Illinois University reported an acceptance rate of 75% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Northeastern Illinois University reviews each application.
Northeastern Illinois University GPA requirements
Northeastern Illinois University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Northeastern Illinois University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Northeastern Illinois University acceptance rate
Northeastern Illinois University admitted 6,680 of 8,955 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 75%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Northeastern Illinois University is a public 4-year university in Chicago, Illinois, with 4,226 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Northeastern Illinois University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Not considered |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Northeastern Illinois University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Northeastern Illinois University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $14,669 a year at Northeastern Illinois University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Northeastern Illinois University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Northeastern Illinois University admitted 75% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Northeastern Illinois University?
No. Northeastern Illinois University doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is Northeastern Illinois University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Northeastern Illinois University admitted 75% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How many applicants get into Northeastern Illinois University?
Northeastern Illinois University's acceptance rate was 75% for fall 2024: it admitted 6,680 of 8,955 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into Northeastern Illinois University?
Northeastern Illinois University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How much does GPA matter at Northeastern Illinois University?
A lot: Northeastern Illinois University requires high school GPA. It considers recommendations and essay or personal statement if you send them. It doesn't consider high school record, high school class rank, college preparatory program, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does it matter at Northeastern Illinois University if a parent went there?
No. Northeastern Illinois University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Northeastern Illinois University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $14,669 a year at Northeastern Illinois University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Northeastern Illinois University require an essay?
No, but it considers one. Northeastern Illinois University doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Northeastern Illinois University accept AP credit?
Yes. Northeastern Illinois University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Northeastern Illinois University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Northeastern Illinois UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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