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Northeastern Illinois University Academics

Academic Statistics

Academics
B-
Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
Graduation Rate
24%
National
49%
Full-Time Retention Rate
57%
Part-Time Retention Rate
27%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$294
National
$1,524
Non-traditional Learning
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Teacher Certification
    Yes
  • Distance Education
    No
  • Study Abroad
    Yes

About the Classes

Class Size Breakdown
  • 2-19 students
    51%
  • 20-39
    45%
  • 40-99
    4%
  • 100+
    0%
Most Popular Majors
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    193 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    137 Graduates
  • Accounting
    118 Graduates
  • Psychology
    110 Graduates
  • Communications
    98 Graduates
  • Computer Science
    91 Graduates
  • Biology
    90 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    81 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    75 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    60 Graduates
89%
of students say they attend class.38 responses

About the Professors

Professors
B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
16:1
Female Professors
56%
Male Professors
44%
Average Professor Salary
$68,904
Poll
53%
of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.38 responses
Faculty Diversity
  • African American
    7%
  • Asian American
    13%
  • Hispanic
    10%
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    1%
  • Multiracial
    0%
  • Native American
    0%
  • Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Unknown
    8%
  • White
    62%

What Students Say About Professors

Poll
86%
of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.77 responses
Poll
87%
of students say professors care about their students' success.77 responses
Poll
82%
of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.77 responses
Poll
88%
of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.77 responses
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