Facts & Distinctions
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.
Students Receive Financial Assistance
NEIU identifies the grants, scholarships and loans that can help students complete their academic journey.
Affordability
NEIU ranks #1 as the most affordable public university in Illinois based on out-of-pocket costs.
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.
Our Programs
Direct your future and your impact with the guidance and support of our diverse, driven community. Find where you belong among NEIU’s 70+ undergraduate and graduate programs and certificates.
College of Arts and Sciences
Goodwin College of Education
College of Business and Technology
College of Graduate Studies and Research
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
We Are a Mosaic
We believe in who you are and who you want to be. Ours is a safe environment to nurture your creativity and celebrate your authentic self. Know that your values, experiences, perspectives, and goals are understood and appreciated.
We are proud of our welcoming campus culture and our student-focused staff, faculty, and leadership. We help you build connections across campus so you always feel a part of our community. Every student adds a piece to our mosaic.
At Northeastern, you will definitely feel welcomed as soon as you step foot on campus. The faculty truly care about your success and are always there to help.
I can recommend NEIU for the faculty-to-student ratio and the attention you get from faculty. My peers have been great in every class.
I would recommend transferring to NEIU for the cost, community, and professors. The University helps tremendously in trying to make school affordable for students.
Explore Our Community
Don’t just picture your future — immerse yourself in our community. Create lifelong bonds, learn to lead, take part in transformative research and access internships. These opportunities and our connection to the Chicago region lay the groundwork for your personal and professional success.
Our Chicago Locations
We’re not just a Chicago-area university. Through degree programs reflecting market demands plus internships and more opportunities benefitting from our surroundings, we create a pathway toward social mobility that empowers the city we call home on a wider scale.
Main Campus
Whether you’re thinking about majoring in business, education or STEM, you’ll likely attend classes on our Main Campus—situated in the quiet neighborhood of North Park and just 10 miles northwest of downtown.
El Centro
Our Avondale campus extends a wealth of educational opportunities—including through the Community Education Program, general education undergraduate courses, and English as a Second Language (ESL) and computer literacy workshops—directly to the city’s Latino population.
The Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies
Known as an African-centered institution of higher learning, this campus in the city’s historic Bronzeville neighborhood oversees undergraduate and graduate programs preparing students for careers serving and uplifting their communities.
University Center of Lake County
Offering select programs in education, social work, psychology and human resources, University Center factors in the needs of working adults wanting to complete their bachelor’s or advance their careers with a master’s from a convenient, accessible location.
News
Events
Ed.D. in Leadership, Equity and Inquiry Doctoral Program Launch Celebration
Thursday, March 26, 2026
5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Student Union 115 – Alumni Hall
Main Campus
The Daniel L. Goodwin College of Education is pleased to invite you to the official launch of the Ed.D. in Leadership, Equity and Inquiry doctoral program.
Aquí en Chicago / Chicago History Museum
Friday, March 27 | 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
The Northeastern Illinois University community is invited to join a university-wide visit to the Aquí en Chicago exhibit at the Chicago History Museum.
Lawrence Frank Lecture: Dr. Mary Pattillo Race and Housing on Chicago's South Side
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | 3:00 p.m.
Main Campus, Golden Eagles Room
Join us for a discussion blending history and contemporary statistics to understand how the south side was made and what it has meant for Black Chicagoans.
Full-On Cleopatra
Wed., April 15 - Fri., April 17, 2026
Wed., April 22 - Sat., April 25, 2026
Stage Center Theatre, Building F
3701 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago
In collaboration with Silk Road Cultural Center, NEIU is pleased to invite you to Full-On Cleopatra.