2025 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$14,133

Net Price

62%

Admitted

16%

Enrolled

21%

Graduation Rate

11/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

Northeastern Illinois University

is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 6,440. In 2021, there were 280 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #50 in Illinois and ranks #1301 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor, Master

Psychology Graduates

280

Total Enrollment

6,440

Type

Public, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Ranking for Northeastern Illinois University

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#50

Illinois Rank

Combining ranking factors for 53 schools that offer psychology degrees in Illinois, Northeastern Illinois University ranks #50.

#1301

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Northeastern Illinois University ranks #1301.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, Northeastern Illinois University offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling and Social Work.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BSMA
General Psychology99
Marriage and Family Therapy3
Mental Health Counseling15
Social Work10261
Total Graduates20179
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 3,399 students applied to the Northeastern Illinois University. The university admitted 62% and 16% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Illinois universities is 7,762. On average, all Illinois institutions admit 71% and 26% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of Northeastern Illinois University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 61%. Compared to all Illinois four or more years colleges, the percentage is 72%.

The overall graduation rate for Northeastern Illinois University is 21%, compared to 57% for all Illinois universities.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Credit for life experiences, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare NEIU to Illinois Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Northeastern Illinois University to the average of all Illinois four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

NEIU

3,399

Applicants

62%

Percent Admitted

16%

Percent Enrolled

61%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

21%

Graduation Rate

IL Colleges

7,762

Applicants

71%

Percent Admitted

26%

Percent Enrolled

72%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

57%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 272 or 50% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 268 or 50% part-time faculty members employed at Northeastern Illinois University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 272 or 50%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

NEIU

11 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

50%

Percent Full-Time

50%

Percent Part-Time

50%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

IL Colleges

13 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

51%

Percent Full-Time

49%

Percent Part-Time

49%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at Northeastern Illinois University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $10,091, and the average cost for books and supplies is $2,400.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $7,947 and the average cost for graduate fees is $1,481.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Northeastern Illinois University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for Northeastern Illinois University2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$10,742
On-Campus Living Expenses$6,309
Total Living Expenses$17,051
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$10,091
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$2,400
Total Undergraduate Expenses$29,542
In-State, Graduate Tuition$7,947
In-State, Graduate Fees$1,481
Total Graduate Expenses$9,428
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend Northeastern Illinois University is $14,133. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Compare Northeastern Illinois University to all Illinois universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

NEIU

$29,542

Cost to Attend

$7,199

Average Financial Aid

84%

Percent Receiving Aid

$14,133

Net Price

IL Colleges

$38,884

Cost to Attend

$15,853

Average Financial Aid

89%

Percent Receiving Aid

$16,618

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 296 or 84%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 3,288 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $7,199.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid3,288$7,199
Pell Grants2,519$4,098
Federal Student Loans1,229$7,019
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Northeastern Illinois University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

NEIU

3,288

Grant or Scholarship Aid

47%

Grants or Scholarships

2,519

Number of Pell Grants

36%

Pell Grants

1,229

Federal Student Loans

17%

Federal Student Loans

IL Colleges

3,454

Grant or Scholarship Aid

52%

Grants or Scholarships

1,580

Number of Pell Grants

24%

Pell Grants

1,665

Federal Student Loans

25%

Federal Student Loans

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