Academic Profile for 2024

Four Year Graduation Rate
33%

Six Year Graduation Rate
53%

Eight Year Graduation Rate
53%

Student to Faculty Ratio
14 to 1

First Year Retention Rate
65%


Distribution of Students per State

for the first-year class of
2,047
students in 2020

(Hover in each state to view details of distribution)

None
1 To 5
6 To 15
16 To 25
26 To 50
51 and Above

Student Race, Ethnicity, and Age Information


Total Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity for the 2022 school year

Students Total
11,540

Total Enrollment by Age for the 2021 school year

Students Total
11,834

Other Learning Opportunities
Distance learning
Graduate level programs or courses are offered via distance education
Undergraduate level programs or courses are offered via distance education
Special learning
ROTC - Army
Study abroad
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Weekend/evening college


Accreditation

Institutional

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Agency Period of Accreditation Status
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
01/01/1915 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Northern Illinois University at Naperville)
06/19/2006 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Northern Illinois University at Rockford)
06/14/1999 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Northern Illinois University at Hoffman Estates)
06/19/2006 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Northern Illinois University at Ivy Hall School)
04/29/2010 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Northern Illinois University at Carl Schurz High School)
01/12/2009 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Northern Illinois University at Moody Bible Institute)
08/28/2006 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Northern Illinois University at Wilbur Wright College)
03/21/2011 - 05/07/2014
Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary Withdrawal
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Northern Illinois University at Comm HS District Office 155)
04/29/2010 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Northern Illinois University at Oakton Community College)
11/15/2010 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Northern Illinois University at Elgin Community College)
08/23/1999 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Northern Illinois University at College of DuPage)
05/15/2009 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Northern Illinois University at University Center of Lake County - Grayslake)
01/16/2007 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Northern Illinois University at Joliet Professional Development Alliance)
03/21/2011 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Northern Illinois University at Heartland Community College)
03/21/2011 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Northern Illinois University at Churchill Elementary)
04/29/2010 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Northern Illinois University at Illinois Valley Community College)
11/21/2011 - 07/03/2014
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Northern Illinois University at Harper College)
08/28/2006 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Northern Illinois University at Waubonsee Community College)
01/16/2007 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Northern Illinois University at Vernon Hills High School)
06/11/2001 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Northern Illinois University at MUC Oak Brook)
06/14/1999 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Northern Illinois University at Deicke Center for Visual Rehab)
01/18/2000 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Northern Illinois University at Good Shepherd Hospital)
08/18/2003 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Northern Illinois University at Elgin High School)
01/17/2006 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Northern Illinois University at Illinois Institute of Technology)
06/19/2006 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Northern Illinois University at Alexian Brothers Medical Center)
08/28/2006 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Northern Illinois University at Sandoval Elementary)
08/28/2006 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Northern Illinois University at Chicago Hope Academy)
06/18/2007 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Northern Illinois University at Neil Armstrong Elementary School)
06/18/2007 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Northern Illinois University at Provena Mercy Hospital)
08/27/2007 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Northern Illinois University at Provena St Joseph Hospital)
08/27/2007 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Northern Illinois University at Tech-Cor)
08/27/2007 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Northern Illinois University at Deer Path Middle School)
01/12/2009 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Northern Illinois University at New Trier High School)
01/12/2009 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Northern Illinois University at PALS Coal Valley)
01/12/2009 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Northern Illinois University at PALS Rockford)
01/12/2009 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Northern Illinois University at PALS Shorewood)
01/12/2009 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Northern Illinois University at Harlem High School)
11/20/2009 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Northern Illinois University at University Center of Lake County - Waukegan)
04/29/2010 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Northern Illinois University at St. Charles North High School)
11/01/2013 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Unity East Jr. High School)
06/19/2006 - 02/10/2014
Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary Withdrawal
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Heritage Middle School)
04/29/2010 - 02/10/2014
Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary Withdrawal
Specialized

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Agency / Program Period of Accreditation Status
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
[Didactic Program in Dietetics]
12/01/1961 - Current
Accredited
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education
[Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) - Clinical training programs at the master's, doctoral, and postgraduate levels]
01/31/2003 - 04/15/2013
Agency no longer recognized
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
[Law (LAW) - Professional schools]
01/01/1978 - Current
Accredited
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
[Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist]
03/12/1982 - Current
Accredited
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
[Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs]
04/01/1972 - Current
Accredited
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
[School Psychology (SCPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs]
10/30/2009 - Current
Accredited
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
[Audiology (AUD) - Graduate degree programs]
10/22/1973 - 01/08/2003
Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary Withdrawal
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
[Clinical doctoral program in Audiology]
01/08/2003 - Current
Accredited
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
[Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs]
10/22/1973 - Current
Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
[Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels]
04/20/2002 - Current
Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
[Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels]
04/20/2002 - Current
Accredited
Council on Education for Public Health
[Public Health Programs (PHPG) - Graduate level program offered outside a school of public health]
05/31/1997 - Current
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
[Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs]
09/01/1969 - Current
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
[Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs]
09/01/1980 - Current
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
[Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs]
09/01/1981 - Current
Accredited
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
[Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools]
01/01/1954 - Current
Accredited

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