Avg Earnings (5yr)
$43,801
Acceptance Rate
70%
Graduation Rate
18%
Annual Tuition
$12,383
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Northeastern Illinois University earn a median of $52,234 ten years after entry — 3% below the national median. Acceptance rate 70.4%, in-state tuition $12,383.
At a Glance
Total Students
3,869
Retention Rate
61%
Faculty Ratio
12
Financial Aid
22%
Median Debt
$14,600
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Public
Institution Overview
Northeastern Illinois University is a public institution in Chicago with an acceptance rate of 70.4%. The university has a student population of 3,869. The retention rate is 61%, and the graduation rate is 17.7%. The in-state tuition is $12,383.
One year after graduation, the median earnings are $45,487. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $43,801, and ten years after graduation, they are $52,234. The median debt for graduates is $14,600, and 21.7% of students receive financial aid.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$45k
1 YEAR
$44k
5 YEARS
$52k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Northeastern Illinois University alumni earn a median of $45,487. Five years after graduation, median earnings decrease to $43,801. Ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $52,234. The median debt for graduates is $14,600.
The university has a 70.4% acceptance rate and a 17.7% graduation rate. The retention rate is 61%. The in-state tuition is $12,383. A total of 21.7% of students receive financial aid.
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