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Northeastern Illinois University
#436 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America
  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1,112 reviews
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    Northeastern Illinois University Academics

    Northeastern Illinois Academic Statistics

    Academics
    B-
    Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Graduation Rate
    21%
    National
    49%
    Full-Time Retention Rate
    49%
    Part-Time Retention Rate
    24%
    Academic Calendar
    Semester
    Research Funding per Student
    $648
    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
      184 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      150 Graduates
    • Business
      123 Graduates
    • Psychology
      113 Graduates
    • Accounting
      97 Graduates
    • Biology
      92 Graduates
    • Communications
      89 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      85 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      85 Graduates
    • Finance
      63 Graduates
    89%
    of students say they attend class.38 responses

    Northeastern Illinois Professors

    Professors
    B+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
    Female Professors
    55%
    Male Professors
    45%
    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
      12%
    • Hispanic
      10%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      2%
    • Multiracial
      0%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      8%
    • White
      61%
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    What Students Say About Professors

    Poll
    85%
    of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.82 responses
    Poll
    88%
    of students say professors care about their students' success.82 responses
    Poll
    80%
    of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.82 responses
    Poll
    88%
    of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.82 responses
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