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Northern Illinois University General Information

Northern Illinois University is a Public, 4-year or above school located in Dekalb, Illinois. Below you will find more detailed information about the Dekalb campus including Northern Illinois University address, student population, and degrees offered. Also, learn about Northern Illinois University financial aid options.

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Northern Illinois University General Information

Address
Northern Illinois University
1425 W Lincoln Hwy,
Dekalb, IL 60115-2828
Phone
(800) 892-3050

Campus Setting
Suburb: Small
Campus Housing: Yes
Student Population
3,033 (18,277 undergraduates)
Type of Institution
Public, 4-year or above
Religious Affiliation
None
Certificates Offered
Post-master's certificate

Carnegie Classification
Research Universities (high research activity)
Special Learning Opportunities
ROTC ( Army )
Distance Learning opportunities
Study abroad
Credit Accepted
Advanced placement(AP) credits
Northern Illinois University Federal Aid Eligibility
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants, and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. The first step to in applying for financial aid is to complete the FAFSA. Here is a link to the Northern Illinois University FAFSA School Code.
Online Resources:
School Website: http://www.niu.edu
Financial Aid: http://www.niu.edu/fa/
Admissions: http://www.niu.edu/admissions/

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