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Northern Illinois University — Cost & Aid Report 2025

Cost & aid 2025

Northern Illinois University is a public, doctoral / research institution in Illinois. This report covers price, financial aid, debt, and return on investment from 2025 federal data.

Average net price (after aid)

$13,391

per year, all incomes

In-state tuition

$13,248

Out-of-state tuition

$13,248

Average net price

$13,391

Median grad debt

$22,162

Average net price by family income bracket

Family incomeNet price after aid
$0-30k$10,126
$30-48k$9,854
$48-75k$12,797
$75-110k$17,612
$110k+$21,834

Out of every 100 students — Pell grant

Out of every 100 students — Pell grant Receive Pell grant 47/100; Do not receive Pell 53/100
  • Receive Pell grant 47/100
  • Do not receive Pell 53/100

Out of every 100 students — federal loans

Out of every 100 students — federal loans Take federal loans 47/100; Do not take federal loans 53/100
  • Take federal loans 47/100
  • Do not take federal loans 53/100

Net price vs. 1,500 US institutions

Net price vs. 1,500 US institutions Distribution across 1500 institutions, binned into 30 buckets. This school: $13,391. Bottom 35% of 1,500 schools. $13,391 Bottom 35% of 1,500 schools $-914 $32,618 $66,150 $99,682
Net price of $13,391 sits in the 35th percentile — cheaper than 65% of US institutions.

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