Northern Illinois University

DeKalb, IL

Northern Illinois University says, "The Progressive Learning in Undergraduate Studies (PLUS) General Education Program at Northern Illinois University provides foundational skills and breadth of knowledge through study in a broad variety of disciplines. Together with course work in the major and co-curricular experiences, general education provides students with opportunities to develop competencies in NIU's baccalaureate student learning outcomes." [Source]

Website: http://www.niu.edu/

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11,834
Undergraduate
Enrollment

31%
4-Year
Graduation Rate

In-State Tuition & Fees
(annually)

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
(annually)

15:1
Student to Faculty Ratio

5.9%
Student Loan Default Rate

General Education Requirements

Composition

YES

Literature

Foreign Language

U.S. Government/History

Economics

Mathematics

Science

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Freedom of Expression

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FIRE Speech Code School Rating

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Curriculum last evaluated: 3/18/2021

2020-21 enrollment and tuition data, and four-year graduation rates for first-time, full-time freshmen who enrolled in Fall 2012, are derived from the National Center for Education Statistics’ College Navigator.