What SAT and ACT Scores are Required for Northern Illinois University

Northern Illinois University Typical SAT Scores

Average SAT score for Northern Illinois University is 1029.

Half of the admitted students have SAT scores from 970 to 1150. Top 25% of admitted students has SAT score higher than 1150. Bottom 25% of admitted students has SAT score lower than 970.

You need to have at least 970 as your SAT score to get into Northern Illinois University. SAT score lower than 970 still can get you in but your application need to stand out.

Typical SAT scores for Northern Illinois University are from 490 to 570 for math and from 480 to 580 for reading and writing.

New SAT Score25th PercentileMidpoint75th Percentile
Math Score490530570
Reading and Writing Score480532580
Cumulative SAT Score97010621150

Northern Illinois University Typical ACT Scores

Half of the students admitted to Northern Illinois University have ACT scores from 19 to 25. Top 25% of admitted students has ACT score higher than 25.

If you have 25 on your ACT test you have a good chance in getting into Northern Illinois University assuming that other parts of your application are equally great. Bottom 25% of admitted students has ACT score lower than 19.

You ACT score needs to be at least 19 to have some chance getting into Northern Illinois University. Typical ACT scores for Northern Illinois University are from 18 to 25 for math and from Not available to Not available for reading and writing.

ACT Scores25th PercentileMidpoint75th Percentile
Cumulative Score192225
English Score192225
Math Score182225
Writing Score678

Northern Illinois University Old SAT Scores (2400) Requirements

Old SAT Score25th PercentileMidpoint75th Percentile
Critical Reading Score450490530
Math Score450500550
Writing Score410465520

Northern Illinois University Admission Rate

Northern Illinois University admission rate is 0.5035. It means that out of 100 applicants only 50 will be accepted.

Northern Illinois University Details

OwnershipPublic
StateIL
CityDekalb
Zip Code60115-2828
RegionGreat Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI)
Number of Students1,977
College Website
College Program4 Year

Northern Illinois University Tuition

In State Tuition$14,295
Out of State Tuition$23,761
Average Net Cost To Attend$19,259

Northern Illinois University Demographics

Non-resident Alien1.82%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.13%
Hispanic15.42%
Black15.96%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.15%
Asian5.01%
White57.18%

Northern Illinois University Fields Of Study and Degrees

Field of StudyDegreeField of Study CIP
Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelors Degree0301 (03.01)
Communication and Media StudiesBachelors Degree0901 (09.01)
Communication and Media StudiesMaster's Degree0901 (09.01)
JournalismBachelors Degree0904 (09.04)
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralMaster's Degree1101 (11.01)
Computer ScienceBachelors Degree1107 (11.07)
Computer ScienceMaster's Degree1107 (11.07)
Education, GeneralMaster's Degree1301 (13.01)
Curriculum and InstructionMaster's Degree1303 (13.03)
Curriculum and InstructionDoctoral Degree1303 (13.03)
Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's Degree1304 (13.04)
Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral Degree1304 (13.04)
Educational Administration and SupervisionGraduate/Professional Certificate1304 (13.04)
Educational/Instructional Media DesignMaster's Degree1305 (13.05)
Educational/Instructional Media DesignDoctoral Degree1305 (13.05)
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchMaster's Degree1306 (13.06)
Social and Philosophical Foundations of EducationMaster's Degree1309 (13.09)
Special Education and TeachingBachelors Degree1310 (13.10)
Special Education and TeachingMaster's Degree1310 (13.10)
Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's Degree1311 (13.11)
Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesDoctoral Degree1311 (13.11)
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelors Degree1312 (13.12)
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's Degree1312 (13.12)
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelors Degree1313 (13.13)
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's Degree1313 (13.13)
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasDoctoral Degree1313 (13.13)
Engineering, GeneralBachelors Degree1401 (14.01)
Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelors Degree1410 (14.10)
Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringMaster's Degree1410 (14.10)
Mechanical EngineeringBachelors Degree1419 (14.19)
Mechanical EngineeringMaster's Degree1419 (14.19)
Industrial EngineeringBachelors Degree1435 (14.35)
Industrial EngineeringMaster's Degree1435 (14.35)
Engineering Technology, GeneralBachelors Degree1500 (15.00)
Engineering-Related FieldsMaster's Degree1515 (15.15)
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelors Degree1605 (16.05)
Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelors Degree1609 (16.09)
Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsMaster's Degree1609 (16.09)
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesBachelors Degree1907 (19.07)
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesMaster's Degree1907 (19.07)
Apparel and TextilesBachelors Degree1909 (19.09)
LawFirst Professional Degree2201 (22.01)
English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelors Degree2301 (23.01)
English Language and Literature, GeneralMaster's Degree2301 (23.01)
English Language and Literature, GeneralDoctoral Degree2301 (23.01)
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelors Degree2401 (24.01)
Biology, GeneralBachelors Degree2601 (26.01)
Biology, GeneralMaster's Degree2601 (26.01)
Biology, GeneralDoctoral Degree2601 (26.01)
MathematicsBachelors Degree2701 (27.01)
MathematicsMaster's Degree2701 (27.01)
MathematicsDoctoral Degree2701 (27.01)
Applied MathematicsMaster's Degree2703 (27.03)
StatisticsMaster's Degree2705 (27.05)
Air Force ROTC, Air Science and OperationsBachelors Degree2801 (28.01)
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelors Degree3099 (30.99)
Health and Physical Education/FitnessBachelors Degree3105 (31.05)
Health and Physical Education/FitnessMaster's Degree3105 (31.05)
PhilosophyBachelors Degree3801 (38.01)
PhilosophyMaster's Degree3801 (38.01)
Atmospheric Sciences and MeteorologyBachelors Degree4004 (40.04)
ChemistryBachelors Degree4005 (40.05)
ChemistryMaster's Degree4005 (40.05)
ChemistryDoctoral Degree4005 (40.05)
Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesBachelors Degree4006 (40.06)
Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesMaster's Degree4006 (40.06)
Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesDoctoral Degree4006 (40.06)
PhysicsBachelors Degree4008 (40.08)
PhysicsMaster's Degree4008 (40.08)
PhysicsDoctoral Degree4008 (40.08)
Psychology, GeneralBachelors Degree4201 (42.01)
Psychology, GeneralMaster's Degree4201 (42.01)
Psychology, GeneralDoctoral Degree4201 (42.01)
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's Degree4228 (42.28)
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyDoctoral Degree4228 (42.28)
Human Services, GeneralBachelors Degree4400 (44.00)
Public AdministrationMaster's Degree4404 (44.04)
AnthropologyBachelors Degree4502 (45.02)
AnthropologyMaster's Degree4502 (45.02)
EconomicsBachelors Degree4506 (45.06)
EconomicsMaster's Degree4506 (45.06)
EconomicsDoctoral Degree4506 (45.06)
Geography and CartographyBachelors Degree4507 (45.07)
Geography and CartographyMaster's Degree4507 (45.07)
Geography and CartographyDoctoral Degree4507 (45.07)
Political Science and GovernmentBachelors Degree4510 (45.10)
Political Science and GovernmentMaster's Degree4510 (45.10)
Political Science and GovernmentDoctoral Degree4510 (45.10)
SociologyBachelors Degree4511 (45.11)
SociologyMaster's Degree4511 (45.11)
Drama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftBachelors Degree5005 (50.05)
Drama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftMaster's Degree5005 (50.05)
Fine and Studio ArtsBachelors Degree5007 (50.07)
Fine and Studio ArtsMaster's Degree5007 (50.07)
Fine and Studio ArtsDoctoral Degree5007 (50.07)
MusicBachelors Degree5009 (50.09)
MusicMaster's Degree5009 (50.09)
MusicGraduate/Professional Certificate5009 (50.09)
Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesBachelors Degree5102 (51.02)
Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's Degree5102 (51.02)
Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesDoctoral Degree5102 (51.02)
Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesFirst Professional Degree5102 (51.02)
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelors Degree5109 (51.09)
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelors Degree5110 (51.10)
Health/Medical Preparatory ProgramsBachelors Degree5111 (51.11)
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsBachelors Degree5115 (51.15)
Public HealthBachelors Degree5122 (51.22)
Public HealthMaster's Degree5122 (51.22)
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's Degree5123 (51.23)
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral Degree5123 (51.23)
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsFirst Professional Degree5123 (51.23)
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesBachelors Degree5131 (51.31)
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesMaster's Degree5131 (51.31)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelors Degree5138 (51.38)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's Degree5138 (51.38)
Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelors Degree5202 (52.02)
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's Degree5202 (52.02)
Accounting and Related ServicesBachelors Degree5203 (52.03)
Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's Degree5203 (52.03)
Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelors Degree5208 (52.08)
Hospitality Administration/ManagementBachelors Degree5209 (52.09)
Management Information Systems and ServicesMaster's Degree5212 (52.12)
Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelors Degree5213 (52.13)
MarketingBachelors Degree5214 (52.14)
TaxationMaster's Degree5216 (52.16)
HistoryBachelors Degree5401 (54.01)
HistoryMaster's Degree5401 (54.01)
HistoryDoctoral Degree5401 (54.01)

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