Northern Illinois University College Portrait
Northern Illinois University1425 West Lincoln Highway DeKalb, IL 60115
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- Admissions
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- Majors, Graduation and Next Steps
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- Student Success & Progress
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- Student Learning Outcomes
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The Big Picture: How many students were on campus in Fall 2011
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| Total Students | 22,990 | |
|---|---|---|
Undergraduate Snapshot
| Total Undergraduate Students | 17,306 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Women | 8,637 | 50% |
| Men | 8,669 | 50% |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||
| American Indian / Alaskan Native | 29 | <1% |
| Asian | 826 | 5% |
| African American / Black | 2,640 | 15% |
| Hispanic | 1,847 | 11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 23 | <1% |
| White | 10,997 | 64% |
| Two or More Races | 313 | 2% |
| International | 185 | 1% |
| Race/Ethnicity Not Reported | 446 | 3% |
| Where do NIU undergraduates call home? | |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 97% |
| Other US States & Territories | 2% |
| Other Countries | 1% |
| Residency Unknown | <1% |
| How old are NIU undergraduates? | |
| Average Age | 22 |
| Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older | 15% |