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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% 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%

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