Northern Illinois University

NIU is a high research activity (R2) and Carnegie-engaged institution that enrolls about 15,500 students including approximately 4,000 graduate students. NIU is home to more than 115 graduate degree programs across seven colleges. Located 65 miles from downtown Chicago, in DeKalb, Illinois, NIU is a thriving community of dedicated faculty, staff, students, alumni, local residents and friends. Together, we support the goal of providing upward social mobility to our students as well as the opportunity to make an enduring impact on our future.