INSTITUTIONAL DOSSIER·ID #19818
Northern Illinois University
北伊利诺伊大学
DeKalb, United States
SectorPublic research university
Founded1895
Enrollment15,504
Student : Staff14:1
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Total Enrollment
15,504
Active Students
Faculty Size
1,097
Academic Staff
Acceptance Rate
~62%
Tier Selectivity Est.
Safety Score
80/100
Regional Safety Index
Transportation
76/100
Urban Transit Index
Tuition (Int.)
Public Rate
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Cumulative GPA (4.0 Scale)3.65 / Benchmark 3.25
2.503.003.504.00
English Proficiency (IELTS Equivalent)7.0 / Target 6.5+
5.5 (TOEFL ~65)7.0 (TOEFL ~100)9.0 (TOEFL 118+)
Research, Internships & Extracurricular Depth
ESTIMATED CLASSIFICATIONSOLID SAFETY
90/100Profile Alignment Index
Profile exceeds typical institutional cutoffs; high likelihood of admission.
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EDITORIAL BRIEFING
Institutional Profile
Northern Illinois University is a public research university in DeKalb, Illinois. Established in 1895 as a teachers college, it is a leading institution in Illinois, known for its strengths in a wide range of academic disciplines, including business, engineering, and law. The university is a world leader in research and is known for its commitment to academic excellence.
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ACADEMIC FACULTIES
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business
engineering
law
liberal arts and sciences
health and human sciences
education
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In the THE World University Rankings 2027, Northern Illinois University is ranked #1001-1200.
Northern Illinois University is located in DeKalb, United States.
Northern Illinois University was founded in 1895.
Northern Illinois University has approximately 15,504 enrolled students.