Chicago, Illinois · ★ — / 5 Overall

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Public · 4-year · Master's
Northeastern Illinois University is a public university in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 1867 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners. It began as the first teacher training school in Cook County and now has a main campus in North Park and two other Chicago campuses. The university also operates WZRD Chicago 88.3 FM, described as one of the longest-running free-form community radio stations.
Master's Universities
Ranked #42 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #200 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
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5500 N Saint Louis Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60625-4699
Visit University SiteTotal: 5,504
Undergrad: 4,042
Undergrad full-time: 2,494
Graduate: 1,462
Part-time: 2,613
In-state
Tuition: $12,383
Total cost on campus: $32,743
Out-of-state
Tuition: $22,726
Total cost on campus: $43,086
Room & board: $10,742
Books & supplies: $2,400
Receive aid: 90%
Avg grant aid: $12,560
Pell grant recipients: 77%
Rent: $1,171 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $5.50
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.78 / gal
State average price. AAA.