Student Population Overview
Northeastern Illinois University educates a diverse community of 7,373 students, with 5,210 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 2,163 engaged in advanced graduate studies.
Total Enrollment
7,373
All students across all programs
Student-Faculty Ratio
12:1
Students per faculty member
Academic Level Distribution
Enrollment Type
Northeastern Illinois University has a mixed enrollment student body with 39% of students being full-time and 61% being part-time, totaling 7,373 students across all enrollment types.
Full-Time vs Part-Time
39% Full-Time
61% Part-Time
2,891
Full-Time Students
2,613
Part-Time Students
Academic Level
71% Undergraduate
29% Graduate
5,210
Undergraduate
2,163
Graduate
Age Distribution
For undergraduates at Northeastern Illinois University, the majority of students fall in the 25+ age range with 1,513 students, but also includes 109 students in the Under 18 range, 803 students in the 18-19 range, 681 students in the 20-21 range, 929 students in the 22-24 range. For graduate students, the distribution shows 1,292 students in the 25+ age group, with 1 in the Under 18 category, 5 in the 20-21 category, 164 in the 22-24 category.
Undergraduate Age Distribution
Graduate Age Distribution
Gender Distribution
Northeastern Illinois University has more women than men with 3,026 female students and 2,184 male students enrolled.
Men
2,184
30%
Women
3,026
41%
Geographic Origin
Northeastern Illinois University has 105% (541 students) from in-state Illinois, and 1% (4 students) from international locations.
Regional Distribution
Additional Demographics
First-Time Undergraduates
514
New students this year
Campus Location
Chicago, Illinois
City: Large