Northeastern Illinois University


5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625


Located in a residential area on the northwest side of Chicago, Northeastern Illinois university (NEIU) is a comprehensive state university serving undergraduate and graduate commuter students on its main campus and three additional metro area campuses.

NEIU is dedicated to serving a broad spectrum of students and the community's multiculturalism is central to their academic program. A federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, and named by U.S. News & World Report as the most diverse institution in the Midwest, the college fosters a diverse student body in age, culture, language, and race.

Northeastern Illinois university provides a quality, affordable education to its campus community. Students learn in and out of the classroom at NEIU where field-based learning, research, and service are integrated into the curriculum.

Quick Facts:
  • NEIU's broad selection of degree programs includes more than 70 undergraduate and graduate programs and majors.

  • Northeastern offers a large activities program of over 70 student organizations such as student government, ethnic groups, academic organizations, and more.

  • The satellite campuses of NEIU are located in El Centro, the Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies, and Lake County Multi-University Center.

  • NEIU is known for being one of the most affordable public Illinois colleges for state residents.

  • This school profile has been compiled and updated by The CollegeBound Network. The school is not affiliated with The CollegeBound Network and shall not be considered a sponsor of this program.
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