D1Horizon League
Northern Illinois University
"Huskies"
DeKalb, ILMidwest
College Location
Basketball Programs
Men's Basketball
Matt Majkrzak
Women's Basketball
Jacey Brooks
Sports Programs
13 sportsBaseball
Men
D1 Basketball
M & W
D1 Cross Country
Women
D1 Football
Men
D1 • FBSGolf
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
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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