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Northern Illinois University

"Huskies"

DeKalb, ILMidwest
6 /10
Academic
7 /10
Safety
6 /10
Facilities
7 /10
Int'l
16,000 Total Enrollment
70 % Acceptance Rate
¤14,738 Out-of-State Tuition
7% International Students

College Location

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Basketball Programs

Men's Basketball
Rashon Burno
6 /10
Rank
Women's Basketball
Lisa Carlsen
6 /10
Rank

Sports Programs

13 sports
Baseball
Men
D1
Basketball
M & W
D1
Cross Country
Women
D1
Football
Men
D1 • FBS
Golf
M & W
D1
Gymnastics
Women
D1
Soccer
M & W
D1
Softball
Women
D1
Tennis
M & W
D1
Track & Field (Indoor)
Women
D1
Track & Field (Outdoor)
Women
D1
Volleyball
Women
D1
Wrestling
Men
D1

Academic & Financial Overview

3.40 Avg GPA
1110 SAT
23 ACT
70 % Accept Rate
¤14,738 In-State Tuition
¤14,738 Out-of-State
¤11,200 Room & Board

Facilities & Arena

Arena Information

NIU Convocation Center
10,000 seats
6/10 rating

Available Facilities

Practice Gym
Strength Training Center
Sports Medicine Facility
Academic Support Center
International Student Organizations

Location & Climate

Climate & Weather

Continental
22°F (-6°C) Winter
76°F (24°C) Summer

Travel & Access

Chicago O'Hare International Airport60 miles (97 km) away
Chicago65 miles (105 km) away

International Student Support

7% International Students
ESL Program
International Student Organizations
Support Rating
7/10

Diversity & Campus Life

7/10 Diversity Index
6/10 Coaching Stability
6/10 International Recruiting

Additional Information

Notable Alumni

Dan Castellaneta (Voice of Homer Simpson), Michael Turner (NFL), Jordan Lynch (Heisman Finalist), Matt Walsh (Actor), Joan Allen (Actress)

Special Programs

Engineering, Business, Education, Visual & Performing Arts, Data Analytics

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