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Northeastern Illinois University, also known as Northeastern or NEIU, is a public, state university located in the North Park community area of Chicago, Illinois, United States. The history of the institution can be traced back to Cook County Normal School (now Chicago State University), established in 1867. After several name and status changes, NEIU was finally granted university status in 1971.
NEIU offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Business and Management
- College of Education
- Graduate College of Arts and Sciences
- Graduate College of Business and Management
- Graduate College of Education
Northeastern’s student life is active and vibrant. There are more than 70 student clubs and organizations. Students can participate in the student government, academic interest groups, ethnic organizations, media organizations, and other special interest groups.
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Campus Location5500 N Saint Louis Ave
Chicago, IL 60625-4699
USA
Main Tel: (773) 583-4050
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in liberal arts, education and teaching, mathematics, and music.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High female/male ratio.
- Numerous part-time students.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
|---|
| Bachelor | 1,503 | 41 | | Master | 562 | 27 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 12,814 in 2007-2008 (8,173 full-time equivalent). About 46% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 54% of the class. Undergrads are 75% of enrolled students and graduate students are 25%. About 11% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 89% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 94% are full-time and 6% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 6,414 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,694 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,320 |
Financial Aid: Northeastern Illinois University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 196 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 76 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 149 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 70% | | Women | 72% | | All | 71% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (21 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (321 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Finance
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (103 awarded) CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (7 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (569 awarded) - Bilingual and Multilingual Education
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Reading Teacher Education
- Special Education and Teaching
- Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (56 awarded) - Public Administration and Social Service Professions
- Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS (650 awarded) - Anthropology
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- Geography
- History
- Latin American Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Linguistics
- Political Science and Government
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech and Rhetorical Studies
- Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS (44 awarded) MEDICINE (2 awarded) MUSIC (18 awarded) NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (8 awarded) - Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (5 awarded) SCIENCE (93 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology/Earth Science
- Physics
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (94 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (74 awarded) - Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
- Counseling Psychology
- Psychology
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