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College type Public, 4-year or above
Carnegie classification Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Web Urls www.niu.edu/
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Locale Suburb: Small
Highest degree offered Doctor's degree
Academic calendar Semester
Religious affiliation Not applicable

Student Enrollment

Total Students

16,184

12,118 (74.9%)

4,066 (25.1%)

Undergraduate Students

12,118

Male 5,842

48.2%

Female 6,276

51.8%

Graduate Students

4,066

Male 1,630

40.1%

Female 2,436

59.9%

Campus Location

1425 W. Lincoln Hwy. Dekalb, IL 60115

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