Northeastern Illinois University Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
5,700

Full + Part time Students
1:13

Faculty to Student Ratio
7%

Transfer Student Ratio

Founded in 1867, Northeastern Illinois University has a rich tradition of educational innovation and prides itself on preparing teachers and administrators who make a difference in Chicago. That tradition continues to this day and has expanded to include an array of academic disciplines, allowing the University to embrace fully the community in which it resides. Northeastern is regarded as the most diverse public comprehensive university in the Midwest and is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Diversity is an important factor in the character of Northeastern and in the social fabric of its student body.

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Overview

Founded	1867
Full-Time Undergraduate	5,700
Transfer Students	915
Programs	69 Programs
Courses	3,784 Courses
Equivalencies	1,049 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$7,790
Out-of-State Tuition	$15,580
Books and Supplies	$2,400

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Your path to financial aid begins with filling out the Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) or through The Retention of Illinois Students and Equity (RISE) Act. Northeastern offers various scholarships geared specifically for transfer students.
Tuition and Fees:

Total Estimated Cost of Attendance (2 semester, based on 12 credit hours per): $24,984.36 Undergrad Dependent Residents, $27,612 Undergrad Independent Residents. Non-Resident Per Credit Hour Tuition: $840.88.

Information for Transfer In Students

View Agreements:

https://admissions.neiu.edu/transfer-center/transfer-guides
Credit For Life Experience:

Our Prior Learning Assessment program provides students with the opportunity to earn credit for life and work experience. To submit a portfolio to a faculty member for review, there is a fee of $275.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall Semester	July 15
Spring Semester	November 1
Full and First Half Summer	April 1
Second Half Summer	May 1

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Transfer students must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale from all colleges, universities and trade schools attended.
Official Transcripts:

Official transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended. Your High School Transcript is required if you have complete fewer than 24 semester hours of college credit.
SAT Scores:

ACT or SAT scores are required if you have completed fewer than 24 semester hours of college credit.
Application Fee:

$30 or fee waiver
Apply Here:

https://admissions.neiu.edu/admission-requirements

Transfer Credit Policy

Credits (Min/Max):

The maximum number of semester units that may be transferred from a two-year institution is 64, 90 from a four-year. You must complete 30 credits at NIU to earn your bachelor's degree.

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