Northeastern Illinois University Student Population Overview

Northeastern Illinois University educates a diverse community of 5,756 students, with 4,207 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 1,549 engaged in advanced graduate studies.

Northeastern Illinois University has a predominantly full-time student body with 51% of students being full-time and 49% being part-time, totaling 5,756 students across all enrollment types.

For undergraduates at Northeastern Illinois University, the majority of students fall in the 25+ age range with 1,633 students, but also includes 114 students in the Under 18 range, 684 students in the 18-19 range, 719 students in the 20-21 range, 1,041 students in the 22-24 range. For graduate students, the distribution shows 1,371 students in the 25+ age group, with 3 in the 20-21 category, 170 in the 22-24 category.

Northeastern Illinois University has more women than men with 2,478 female students and 1,729 male students enrolled.

Northeastern Illinois University has 101% (502 students) from in-state Illinois, and 1% (3 students) from international locations.