Northeastern Illinois University Acceptance Rate
Chicago, Illinois · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 8,481
- Admitted
- 5,971
- Yield
- 9.3%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Northeastern Illinois University's acceptance rate has risen from 57.6% in 2014–15 to 70.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 5,213 to 8,481 (+63%) over that period.
Its 70.4% rate makes Northeastern Illinois University more selective than about 62% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 50 tracked Illinois schools, it is more selective than about 60%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (75.4% for women vs 63.7% for men, a 11.7-point gap). Northeastern Illinois University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 9.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,213 | 3,003 | 57.6% | 770 |
| 2015–16 | 4,499 | 3,016 | 67% | 749 |
| 2016–17 | 6,203 | 4,405 | 71% | 801 |
| 2017–18 | 6,788 | 4,710 | 69.4% | 830 |
| 2018–19 | 5,968 | 3,320 | 55.6% | 451 |
| 2019–20 | 4,711 | 2,755 | 58.5% | 452 |
| 2020–21 | 4,885 | 2,965 | 60.7% | 378 |
| 2021–22 | 3,399 | 2,111 | 62.1% | 330 |
| 2022–23 | 4,603 | 2,886 | 62.7% | 516 |
| 2023–24 | 8,481 | 5,971 | 70.4% | 553 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,882 | 3,680 | 75.4% |
| Men | 3,599 | 2,291 | 63.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Northeastern Illinois University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Northeastern Illinois University's acceptance rate?
Northeastern Illinois University's acceptance rate is 70.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,971 admitted of 8,481 applicants).
Is Northeastern Illinois University test optional?
Northeastern Illinois University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Northeastern Illinois University?
Northeastern Illinois University received 8,481 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,971.
Is Northeastern Illinois University getting harder to get into?
Northeastern Illinois University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 57.6% in 2014–15 to 70.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.neiu.edu/.