First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Fall | August 1, 2026 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: neiu.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Northeastern Illinois University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | Meets math req. n/a | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | Meets math req. n/a | |
| Biology | 3 | BIO 100 3 cr | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 211 5 cr | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHYS 110 4 cr | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENGL 101 3 cr | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENGL 202 3 cr | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC 100 3 cr |
Show all 32 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | Meets math req. n/a | |
| Calculus AB | 4 | MATH 187 4 cr | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | Meets math req. n/a | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MATH 187 & 202 8 cr | |
| Biology | 3 | BIO 100 3 cr | |
| Biology | 4 | BIO 201 4 cr | |
| Biology | 5 | BIO 201 & 202 8 cr | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 211 5 cr | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 211 & 212 9 cr | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHYS 110 4 cr | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | PHYS 201L 5 cr | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENGL 101 3 cr | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENGL 202 3 cr | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC 100 3 cr | |
| Psychology | 4 | PSYC 200 3 cr | |
| Statistics | 3 | MATH 112 3 cr | |
| Statistics | 4 | MATH 275 3 cr | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CS 100 3 cr | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | CS 200 3 cr | |
| Computer Science A | 5 | CS 200 & 207 6 cr | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON 215 3 cr | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON 217 3 cr | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HIST 111A 3 cr | |
| World History: Modern | 5 | HIST 111A & 111B 6 cr | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | ENVI 199 or GES 199T 3 cr | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | ENVI 101 or GES 150 3 cr | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | PHYS 110 4 cr | |
| Physics 2 | 4 | PHYS 202L 5 cr | |
| European History | 3 | HIST 111B 3 cr | |
| Human Geography | 3 | GES 104 3 cr | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPAN 201 3 cr | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | SPAN 201 & 202 6 cr | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | SPAN 201 & 202 & 299 9 cr | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | CS 100 3 cr | |
| Computer Science Principles | 5 | CS 200 3 cr | |
| Art History | 3 | ARTH 101 3 cr | |
| Art History | 4 | ARTH 106 3 cr | |
| Art History | 5 | ARTH 106 & 107 6 cr | |
| Music Theory | 3 | MUS 121 3 cr | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | CHIN 103/201 3 cr | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | CHIN 103/201 & 202 6 cr | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 5 | CHIN 103/201 & 202 & 9 cr course determined by…CHIN 103/201 & 202 & 9 cr course determined by WLC chairperson | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | PSCI 251 3 cr | |
| Drawing | 3 | ART 170G 3 cr | |
| Drawing | 4 | ART 120 3 cr | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FREN 201 3 cr | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | FREN 201 & 202 6 cr | |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | FREN 201 & 202 & 1 course 9 cr determined by WLC Chairperson | |
| Government and Politics – U.S | 3 | PSCI 216 3 cr | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | PHYS 202L 5 cr | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | PHYS 207L 5 cr | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHYS 201L 5 cr | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 5 | PHYS 206L 5 cr | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | SPAN 201 3 cr | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | SPAN 201 & 202 6 cr | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 5 | SPAN 201 & 202 & 224 9 cr | |
| Studio Art – 2D Design | 3 | ART 170G 3 cr | |
| Studio Art – 2D Design | 4 | ART 130 3 cr | |
| Studio Art – 3D Design | 3 | ART 170C 3 cr | |
| Studio Art – 3D Design | 4 | ART 140 3 cr | |
| U.S. History | 3 | HIST 214 3 cr | |
| U.S. History | 5 | HIST 214 & 215 6 cr |
Source: neiu.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 86 |
| Psychology | 79 |
| Social Work | 76 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 67 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 51 |
| Accounting | 41 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 34 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 33 |
Show the other 33 majors
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 31 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 26 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 26 |
| Business Administration and Management | 26 |
| Business/Commerce | 25 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 22 |
| Finance | 22 |
| English Language and Literature | 21 |
| Graphic Design | 18 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 17 |
| Human Resources Development | 15 |
| Music | 14 |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 14 |
| Art/Art Studies | 13 |
| General Studies | 10 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 9 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 8 |
| Economics | 8 |
| Mathematics | 7 |
| Philosophy | 7 |
| Chemistry | 7 |
| Political Science and Government | 7 |
| Environmental Studies | 6 |
| Anthropology | 6 |
| Sociology | 6 |
| History | 6 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 5 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 5 |
| Geography | 4 |
| Physics | 2 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 2 |
| Environmental Science | 2 |
| Women's Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
9,408,576 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Chicago O'Hare International (ORD)
Nearest hub airport
Chicago O'Hare International (ORD)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 19.2 of 20
Elevation
599 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
20°F
July high
81°F
Annual snowfall
38.4 in
Days at 90°F or higher
13 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,120 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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