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Northeastern Illinois University is situated in a quiet residential neighborhood at 5500 North St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. The campus size of the main campus is 67 acres. The main campus is just 10 miles northwest of Downtown Chicago. Also, students can find Ronald Williams Library, Physical Education Complex, Campus Bookstore, etc. on the main campus. Students can enjoy recreation facilities at the campus. Additionally, they can check out the 70+ student organizations and take part in any of them as per their interests.

Given below are some of the popular personalities who have studied at NEIU:

Yes, NEIU offers scholarships to international students. The details of the scholarships are given below:

• NEIU Provost Merit Freshman Scholarship: Applicable for freshman students who have applied for early admission are eligible. Also, a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher is required. The amount of the scholarship is up to USD 2,000 (Around INR 1.7 L)
• NEIU Deans Merit Freshman Scholarship: Freshman students who have applied for early admission are eligible for this scholarship at NEIU. A GPA of 3.0 is required and the amount is up to USD 1,000 (Around INR 85k)

No, Northeastern Illinois University is a public university located in Illinois, USA. It is a fully accredited university. It is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges. The university offers 70+ programs at the UG and PG levels in the study areas like Arts, Business, Sciences, and Education. At present, more than 5,700 students are enrolled at this university. NEIU is designated as a Hispanic-serving institution.

NEIU is among the most diverse universities in the U.S. It is regarded as the most diverse public comprehensive university in the Midwest. It is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as a Hispanic-serving institution. As of Fall 2024, there are 5,700+ students enrolled at the university. 49% are Hispanic students. Also, in 2020, this university was ranked best in the state and among the nation's leader in graduating students with the least debt. It also ranks at #54 Top Public schools category in 2025 as per a top-ranking publisher.

According to details available unofficially, Northeastern Illinois University acceptance rate is around 70%. This means that this university is moderately selective university. So, the applicants who plan apply to this university must meet the entry requirements to have a higher chance of admissions. For admission to UG courses, the applicants are required to have completed high school. Whereas, for admission to PG courses, the applicants should have a Bachelor's degree. A minimum GPA should also be attained.

For international students at NEIU, the tuition fee ranges between INR 12 L – INR 24 L. The course-wise annual tuition fees can be checked from the table given below:

Living Expenses: The estimated living expenses that students has to bear are given below:

Northeastern Illinois University application fee for international students is USD 30 (INR 2,500+) for Master's students. However,  USD 89 is the application fee for MBA and MSA programs.The applicants can apply to this university online, and a few documents that have to be submitted are academic transcripts, financial documents, passport copy, English language proficiency score, etc. To be admitted to UG courses, a High school qualification is required. On the other hand, for admission to PG courses, the applicants are required to have a Bachelor's degree.