Quick Facts - Our Rankings and Distinctions

NEIU is the most diverse university in the Midwest, according to U.S. News and World Report.

We are a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution due to our large population (26%) of Latino students.

NEIU is the ONLY four-year public Hispanic Serving Institution in the Midwest.

We rank 11th in the nation for baccalaureate degrees in Education by Latinos, according to Diverse magazine.

We are #1 in the nation for master's degrees in Ethnic Studies by African Americans, according to Diverse magazine.