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Northern Illinois University

Northern Illinois University
1425 Lincoln Hwy
DeKalb, IL 60115-2854

Official telephone: (815) 753-1000
Website: https://www.niu.edu/
Screen last updated on: December 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 892-3050 3050
800 892-3050 3050 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: August 1
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores not considered
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.4
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 99%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 26%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 25,946
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 18,338
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 5%
Admission may be deferred: no

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