Student Population Overview
Northern Illinois University educates a diverse community of 15,649 students, with 11,429 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 4,220 engaged in advanced graduate studies.
Total Enrollment
15,649
All students across all programs
Student-Faculty Ratio
14:1
Students per faculty member
Academic Level Distribution
Enrollment Type
Northern Illinois University has a predominantly full-time student body with 76% of students being full-time and 24% being part-time, totaling 15,649 students across all enrollment types.
Full-Time vs Part-Time
76% Full-Time
24% Part-Time
11,908
Full-Time Students
3,741
Part-Time Students
Academic Level
73% Undergraduate
27% Graduate
11,429
Undergraduate
4,220
Graduate
Age Distribution
For undergraduates at Northern Illinois University, the majority of students fall in the Under 18 age range with 0 students, but also includes . For graduate students, the distribution shows 0 students in the Under 18 age group, with .
Gender Distribution
Northern Illinois University has more women than men with 6,024 female students and 5,405 male students enrolled.
Men
5,405
35%
Women
6,024
38%
Geographic Origin
Northern Illinois University has 96% (2,277 students) from in-state Illinois, 3% (69 students) from out-of-state, and 1% (31 students) from international locations.
Regional Distribution
Additional Demographics
First-Time Undergraduates
2,377
New students this year
Campus Location
Dekalb, Illinois
Suburb: Small