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Northern Illinois University — Admissions Profile Report 2025 Admissions profile · 2025
Northern Illinois University is a public, doctoral / research institution in Illinois. This report summarizes admissions activity from 2025 federal data.
Acceptance rate
69.8%
moderately selective
Out of every 100 applicants
Out of every 100 applicants Admitted 70/100; Denied 30/100 Admitted 70/100 Denied 30/100 Selectivity tier
Selectivity tier Most selective 0–10%; Highly selective 10–25%; Selective 25–50%; Moderately selective 50–75%; Open 75–100%. This school: 69.8%.
Most selective 0%–10% Highly selective 10%–25% Selective 25%–50%
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Moderately selective 50%–75% 69.8% Open 75%–100% Race / ethnicity of undergraduates
Race / ethnicity of undergraduates Stacked bar: White 41.9%, Hispanic 25.8%, Black 21%, Asian 6.4%, Non-resident 1.8%, Two or more 1.6%, Unknown 0.9%, Native 0.5%, Pacific Islander 0.1%. 41.9%
25.8%
21.0%
White 41.9%
Hispanic 25.8%
Black 21.0%
Asian 6.4%
Non-resident 1.8%
Two or more 1.6%
Unknown 0.9%
Native 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.1%
Caveat
Test scores reflect submitting students; many institutions are now test-optional and reported ranges may overstate actual admit profiles.
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