Northern Illinois University College Portrait
Northern Illinois University1425 West Lincoln Highway DeKalb, IL 60115
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- Students
Find out more about the characteristics of students who attend NIU.
- Admissions
See how many students applied, accepted, and enrolled at NIU. Learn more about students’ high school preparation and test scores.
- College Costs & Financial Aid
Learn about costs to attend NIU and how much financial aid is typically awarded.
- College Cost Estimator
Estimate your cost to attend NIU in a few simple steps.
- Classes and Campus Life
Learn more about professors, where students live, and campus safety at NIU.
- Student Experiences
Discover ways to be actively involved in your education at NIU – inside and outside the classroom.
- Majors, Graduation and Next Steps
See which majors are most popular at NIU and what recent graduates plan to do after earning their bachelor's degree.
- Student Success & Progress
Discover how many students who start at NIU finish their bachelor's degree and how long it takes.
- Student Learning Outcomes
Figure out what learning gains to expect in critical thinking, writing, and other important subjects at NIU.
- VSA SLO Pilot Project Experience at NIU
- See what NIU Alumni have to say
See what NIU Alumni have to say
NIU Alumni Survey Results
NIU stays in contact with its alumni because they have important information to share regarding their student experience. The Office of Assessment Services (OAS) administers the Annual Alumni Survey to all graduates from the past calendar year. In accordance with requirements of the Illinois Board or Higher Education, the OAS also administers a Baccalaureate follow-up survey to graduates 5 and 9 years out on a rotating cycle. The information gleaned from these surveys is helpful in making improvements in programs and services, as well as measuring the value of earning a degree at NIU.
