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Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, IL

Academics

  • Graduation Rate
    53%
  • Majors Available
    87
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio
    14:1
  • Retention Rate
    70%

AP Credit Policy

Students admitted to NIU with sufficiently high scores on certain AP exams may receive college course credit from NIU. Credit is not posted on the student record unit the end of the 15th day of the student's first enrollment. Credit is posted on the student record with the symbol CR. No specific grade is attached to this credit.

For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.

  • Offers credits

    Yes

  • Offers placement into advanced courses

    Yes

Study Options

Majors and Degrees

The college offers the following degrees: Master's, Certificate, Doctoral, and Bachelor's

  • No majors found

Need Help Choosing a Major?

Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.

Special Academics Program

  • Accelerated Study
  • Cross-Registration
  • Distance Learning
  • Double Major
  • English as a Second Language
  • External Degree Program
  • Honors Program
  • Independent Study
  • Internships
  • Liberal Arts/Career Combination
  • ROTC, Army
  • Student-Designed Major
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certification
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Visiting/Exchange Student Program

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