Public, Four or more years • NCAA DI, MAC ◦ NCAA DI - FBS, MAC ◦ ACHA M1, MCH ◦ ACHA M3, MACHA Silver East • Dekalb, IL

Northern Illinois University

Four or more years, Public • Dekalb, IL

Overall Rating

3.4
33 Reviews
52%
Would Recommend
Division and Conference
NCAA DI • Mid-American Conference | MAC
NCAA DI - FBS • Mid-American Conference | MAC
ACHA M1 • Midwest College Hockey | MCH
ACHA M3 • Mid-America Collegiate Hockey Association Silver East | MACHA Silver East
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Location
1425 W. Lincoln Hwy.
Dekalb, IL, 60115-2828
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Location
Suburb: Small
Size
10,000 - 19,999
Degree Level
Bachelor's Degree,
Master's Degree,
Doctoral Degree,
Graduate/Professional Certificate,
First Professional Degree
Students per Full Time Faculty
15 : 1
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Athletics

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Northern Illinois University Huskies

Men's Sports
9
Women's Sports
8
Coed Sports
0
Athletics Revenue
$21,413,044
Athletics Expense
$21,413,044

Top 3 Sports by Revenue

Staff
65
Head Coaches
16
Assistant Coaches
49

Sports at this School

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
70.5 %
Avg. Number of Applicants
22,602
Standardized Testing Policy
Neither required nor recommended

Tuition & Debt

In-State Tuition & Fees
$12,478
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$12,478
Median Debt after Graduation
$16,250

Median Debt by Family Income

Yearly income $0–$30,000$18,000
Yearly income $30,001–$75,000$16,000
Yearly income $75,000+$15,000

Earnings & Employment Rate

Median Earning After Graduation

1-Yr after Graduation
$43,293
4-Yr after Graduation
$54,063
Employment Rate
96.5 %

Undergraduate Majors Offered

Undergrad Majors
134
Bachelor's Degree
54

Top Fields of Study by Number of Graduates

Natural Resources Conservation and Research. - Bachelor's Degree
301
Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation
$29,936
Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation
$42,069
Communication and Media Studies. - Bachelor's Degree
901
Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation
$36,468
Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation
$50,527
Journalism. - Bachelor's Degree
904
Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation
$31,970
Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation
$38,341
Computer Science. - Bachelor's Degree
1,107
Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation
$63,983
Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation
$79,236
Special Education and Teaching. - Bachelor's Degree
1,310
Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation
$43,374
Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation
$49,485
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Graduation & Retention

Retention Rate
First year, Full Time Students
72%
Transfer Rate
28 %

Recent Ratings

  • Northern Illinois University

    NCAA DI • MAC

    Date: October 26, 2026

    By Athlete
    4.8

    Would Recommend

    Overall Rating for the Facilities
    5.0
    Cleanliness
    5.0
    Availability
    5.0
    Up to Date
    5.0
    Cool
    4.0
    5.0
    Weight room
    3.0
    Locker room
    5.0
    Training room
    5.0
    Film room
    5.0
    Practice Facilities
    5.0
    Game Day Facilities
    0
  • Coed Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach

    Northern Illinois University

    ACHA M1 • MCH

    Incremental Improvement

    Date: January 29, 2026

    By Parent
    4.0

    Would Recommend

    Tags

    KnowledgeableMotivationalBelieves In YouCreates A Great Team Culture

    Coach Teaberry leads the Huskies’ track and field and cross country efforts with a focus on holistic athlete development and competitive resilience. Under her direction, the program emphasizes incremental improvement, strong conference showings, and academic success among student-athletes. Teaberry is known for fostering positive team culture and attention to detail. Her efforts are building steady competitive credibility for NIU within the MAC.

    0
  • Coed Golf Head Coach

    Northern Illinois University

    ACHA M1 • MCH

    5.0

    Would Recommend

    Tags

    AccessibleDirectCreates A Great Team CultureDirectGreat LeaderPlayers Coach

    Everyday leadership. Develops clear individual, attainable goals. Prepares student athletes for highest pressure situations on course. Readies team for life beyond college. Loves his team.

    0
  • Coed Tennis Head Coach

    Northern Illinois University

    ACHA M1 • MCH

    Avoid this coach at all costs

    Date: August 9, 2024

    By Other
    1.0

    Would Recommend

    If you love your daughter, please do not send them to NIU for women's tennis. He lacks the basic knowledge of tennis and acts like a child. He has consistently said he would rather coach men instead of women. Eric plays favorites and is misogynistic. All the girls are afraid of him and will play with high fevers and injuries to the point that they can't walk. He cannot produce a winning record in his conference. Eric is a horrible coach, leader, and person. DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD TO NIU for women's tennis!!! Great school, horrible tennis coach. You've been warned.

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