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Do freshmen have to live on campus at NIU?
The University Residency Requirement stipulates that all single students classified as freshmen (fewer than 24 hours of NIU accepted college credit, and enrolling directly after graduation from high school) and has not reached their 21st birthday by September 1, and not residing with their parents or legal guardians ( …
How much does it cost to apply to NIU?
Cost to apply: $60 for degree-seeking students, $10 for students-at-large (not seeking a degree). The application fee is non-refundable.
Does NIU have rolling admissions?
editorial. Northern Illinois admissions is selective with an acceptance rate of 48%. Students that get into Northern Illinois have an average SAT score between 940-1170 or an average ACT score of 19-25. The regular admissions application deadline for Northern Illinois is rolling.
Is Niu expensive?
Room and board is an average allowance for on-campus housing…
How Safe Is NIU?
The Northern Illinois University campus is a safe one, but a large university campus and its surrounding community will not be crime free. NIU and DeKalb Police and other partner law enforcement agencies work together to prevent crime and to quickly identify and arrest offenders when crime occurs.
Does NIU have dorms?
NIU’s residence halls house over 3,500 NIU students each year. Living on campus provides many opportunities to meet people from different cultures, countries and ethnic backgrounds. When you live in an NIU residence hall, you have the ability to quickly become a comfortable, full-fledged member of the NIU community.
Can freshmen have cars at NIU?
Yes, you may bring a car to campus. You don’t need a car, though, to get around campus. With the Huskie Bus Line, Huskie Safe Line, Zipcar and the FreedomMobile for students with disabilities, there are a number of options for transportation.
Does NIU allow pets?
No animals, other than research and testing animals, are allowed in any animal research and testing area. All activities involving the use of animals conducted by NIU faculty, staff, and/or students, or sponsored in part or in whole by NIU must be reviewed and approved by the IACUC and/or its agents.
Do you get more financial aid if you go out-of-state?
Aid and tuition discounts available at public universities vary among schools. While attending public university as an out-of-state student can sometimes cost up to nearly three times more than in-state tuition, need-based or merit aid can make it more affordable for some students to attend.
How much is room and board at NIU?
In 2019 – 2020 the average student paid $10,880 to cover living expenses….Room and Board Expenses & Costs.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $10,880 | $10,880 |
| Other Living Expenses | $2,090 | $2,090 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Total | $14,370 | $14,370 |