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Northern Illinois University
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  • DEKALB, IL
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Northern Illinois University
#730 in Best Colleges in America
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    Northern Illinois University Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for NIU?

    Northern Illinois admissions is selective with an acceptance rate of 59%. Students that get into Northern Illinois have an average SAT score between 940-1170 or an average ACT score of 19-25. The regular admissions application deadline for Northern Illinois is rolling.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    59%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    Total Applicants
    16,683
    SAT Range
    940-1170
    SAT Reading
    470-590
    SAT Math
    470-580
    Students Submitting SAT
    84%
    ACT Range
    19-25
    ACT English
    18-25
    ACT Math
    17-25
    ACT Writing
    6-8
    Students Submitting ACT
    26%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Early Decision Deadline
    Early Action Deadline
    Offers Early Decision
    Offers Early Action
    Application Fee
    $0
    Application Website
    niu.edu/admissions/apply/index.shtml
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Required
    • High School Rank
      Required
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Neither required nor recommended
    • Recommendations
      Neither required nor recommended
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