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Facts & Distinctions

11:1

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

We welcome your drive, imagination and curiosity. Get the support needed to succeed academically and professionally in small classes taught by faculty who are scholar-practitioners and lead their respective fields through innovative research.

97%

Students Receive Financial Assistance

NEIU identifies the grants, scholarships and loans that can help students complete their academic journey. 

#1

Diversity

NEIU ranks #1 among Midwestern colleges and universities for diversity. We believe a diverse campus advances academic excellence and overall success of our students.

HSI

Hispanic-Serving Institution

Not only are we one of the most diverse Midwestern colleges and universities, but NEIU has been a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution since 1997. Today, we’re the region’s longest-standing four-year public HSI.

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Scholarships & Financial Assistance

Through scholarships and other forms of financial assistance, NEIU breaks down barriers to make higher education and social mobility more accessible to all. Explore all scholarship opportunities, including for transfer and graduate students

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Northeastern named Tree Campus for 10th year in a row

For the 10th year in a row, Northeastern Illinois University has been named a Tree Campus Higher Education site by the Arbor Day Foundation.

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Middle Level Education major Lisa Sanders named Lincoln Academy Student Laureate

Northeastern selected Middle Level Education major Lisa Sanders as its 2024 Lincoln Academy Student Laureate.

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Prominent multidisciplinary artists featured in 2025 Brommel-Hahs Lecture Series

The Department of Art + Design will welcome Eric Von Haynes, Damon Locks and Edra Soto for a series of workshops, public lectures and an exhibition reception on April 1, 2025.

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Northeastern earns 2022 Tree Campus USA recognition

For the eighth consecutive year, Northeastern has received a Tree Campus Higher Education recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation.

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Northeastern, Black Ensemble Theater partner on new production, “Our World”

“Our World” will be performed at 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 2 at the Black Ensemble Theater, 4450 N. Clark St. in Chicago, and 3 p.m. Monday, May 6 on the Main Campus. The performance is free and open to the public.

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Northeastern to host Public Narrative’s Community Media Awards

Public Narrative’s 28th Annual Community Media Awards will take place at 5:30 p.m. May 11 at the Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies (CCICS), 700 E. Oakwood Blvd. in Chicago.