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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/
1425 Lincoln Hwy
DeKalb, IL 60115-2854
Official telephone: (815) 753-1000
Website: https://www.niu.edu/
Screen last updated on: December 2024 | ||||
ACADEMIC CALENDAR | ||||
Calendar system: | semester system (two terms comprise academic year) | |||
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: | Orientation for new students is held prior to start of fall term. | |||
Number and length of summer sessions: | A summer session is offered for credit. | |||
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE | ||||
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: | 65% | |||
Student:Faculty ratio: | 14:1 | |||
Total faculty: | 495 men, 623 women | |||
Full-time faculty: | 369 men, 409 women | |||
Part-time faculty: | 126 men, 214 women | |||
Graduation rate: | 50% within six years | |||
REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM | ||||
General education/core curriculum is required: | yes | |||
PROGRAMS OFFERED | ||||
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Cooperative programs are offered: | yes | |||
Combined 3-2 programs available: | ||||
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Graduate schools/programs are offered: | yes | |||
Study abroad opportunities: | ||||
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Army ROTC: | offered on-campus | |||
Air Force ROTC: | offered off-campus ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institution. | |||
LIST OF MAJORS | ||||
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ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT | ||||
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CERTIFICATES OFFERED | ||||
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