Northern Illinois University is a public institution in Dekalb, IL. 472 students use VA education benefits there. VA paid it $1,571,198 in Post-9/11 tuition and fees for 176 recipients in the most recent reporting year. It does not participate in Yellow Ribbon, so tuition above VA’s cap is not matched.
The numbers
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Accreditation | Regional |
| Students on VA benefits | 472 |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 11,301 |
| Tuition, in-state | $12,700 / year |
| Books, estimated | $1,300 / year |
| Housing allowance here | $2,088 / month |
| Yellow Ribbon | No |
| Graduation rate, all students | 49% |
| Median salary after attending | $57,808 |
| Average student loan debt | $22,162 |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
Tuition figures are what VA has on file and may not match this year’s published rate. Confirm with the school.
What it does for military students
Each of these is a commitment the school has made and VA records. None of it is our assessment.
In-state tuition for veterans
Charges the resident rate to eligible veterans regardless of where they live.
Eight Keys to Veterans’ Success
Committed to a published set of practices for supporting student veterans.
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges
Part of a consortium built around transfer credit and flexibility for people who move.
DoD tuition assistance agreement
Can accept military tuition assistance for active-duty students.
Priority enrollment
Lets military-connected students register ahead of the general population.
Who to contact
Address
1425 W. Lincoln Hwy.
Dekalb, IL 60115-2828
Main switchboard
(800) 892-3050
Website
www.niu.edu
Veterans office
www.niu.edu/military-veteran/financial/index.shtml
Start here. They certify your enrollment and know the Yellow Ribbon position.
Financial aid
www.niu.edu/fa
Check it yourself
Everything above comes from VA’s GI Bill Comparison Tool. See Northern Illinois University’s VA record.
For cost, graduation and earnings data from the Education Department, look it up on the College Scorecard.
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