Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University is a public college in Dekalb, IL. Its average net price is $14,505 a year - and the price families actually pay swings a lot by income, as the receipt below shows.
Money
Tuition and room and board for the 2025-26 academic year
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $12,319 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $11,502 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $13,387 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $20,105 |
| $110,001 and up | $24,295 |
$13,792Tuition 2025-26, In-State
$13,792Tuition 2025-26, Out-of-State
$14,505Average Net Price
$14,680Room and Board 2025-26, On-Campus
$1,200Books and Supplies
$2,812Other Expenses
51.7%Students on Pell Grants
46.5%Students With Federal Loans
Admissions
69.8%Acceptance Rate
Not publishedSAT Reading, Middle Half
Not publishedSAT Math, Middle Half
Not publishedACT, Middle Half
Outcomes
| Horizon | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 6 years after entry | $52,885 |
| 8 years after entry | $56,814 |
| 10 years after entry | $61,351 |
48.5%Graduation Rate
69.6%Retention Rate
$19,555Median Debt at Graduation
Campus Facts
Dekalb, ILLocation
Small suburbSetting
11,301Undergraduate Enrollment
PublicControl
Programs and What They Pay
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