Facts & Distinctions
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
We welcome your drive, imagination and curiosity. Get the support needed to succeed academically and professionally in small classes taught by faculty who are scholar-practitioners and lead their respective fields through innovative research.
Students Receive Financial Assistance
NEIU identifies the grants, scholarships and loans that can help students complete their academic journey.
Affordability
NEIU ranks #1 as the most affordable public university in Illinois based on out-of-pocket costs.
Hispanic-Serving Institution
Not only are we one of the most diverse Midwestern colleges and universities, but NEIU has been a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution since 1997. Today, we’re the region’s longest-standing four-year public HSI.
Our Programs
Direct your future and your impact with the guidance and support of our diverse, driven community. Find where you belong among NEIU’s 70+ undergraduate and graduate programs and certificates.
College of Arts and Sciences
Goodwin College of Education
College of Business and Technology
College of Graduate Studies and Research
Scholarships & Financial Assistance
Through scholarships and other forms of financial assistance, NEIU breaks down barriers to make higher education and social mobility more accessible to all. Explore all scholarship opportunities, including for transfer and graduate students
We Are a Mosaic
We believe in who you are and who you want to be. Ours is a safe environment to nurture your creativity and celebrate your authentic self. Know that your values, experiences, perspectives, and goals are understood and appreciated.
We are proud of our welcoming campus culture and our student-focused staff, faculty, and leadership. We help you build connections across campus so you always feel a part of our community. Every student adds a piece to our mosaic.
At Northeastern, you will definitely feel welcomed as soon as you step foot on campus. The faculty truly care about your success and are always there to help.
I can recommend NEIU for the faculty-to-student ratio and the attention you get from faculty. My peers have been great in every class.
I would recommend transferring to NEIU for the cost, community, and professors. The University helps tremendously in trying to make school affordable for students.
Explore Our Community
Don’t just picture your future — immerse yourself in our community. Create lifelong bonds, learn to lead, take part in transformative research and access internships. These opportunities and our connection to the Chicago region lay the groundwork for your personal and professional success.
Our Chicago Locations
We’re not just a Chicago-area university. Through degree programs reflecting market demands plus internships and more opportunities benefitting from our surroundings, we create a pathway toward social mobility that empowers the city we call home on a wider scale.
Main Campus
Whether you’re thinking about majoring in business, education or STEM, you’ll likely attend classes on our Main Campus—situated in the quiet neighborhood of North Park and just 10 miles northwest of downtown.
El Centro
Our Avondale campus extends a wealth of educational opportunities—including through the Community Education Program, general education undergraduate courses, and English as a Second Language (ESL) and computer literacy workshops—directly to the city’s Latino population.
The Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies
Known as an African-centered institution of higher learning, this campus in the city’s historic Bronzeville neighborhood oversees undergraduate and graduate programs preparing students for careers serving and uplifting their communities.
University Center of Lake County
Offering select programs in education, social work, psychology and human resources, University Center factors in the needs of working adults wanting to complete their bachelor’s or advance their careers with a master’s from a convenient, accessible location.
News
Events
Black @ NEIU
Saturday, May 2, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Main Campus, LWH 1002
Black @ NEIU is an event for admitted and prospective students and their families to gain valuable insight into the college experience, financial aid options, and the next step of enrollment to become full-fledged NEIU Golden Eagles.
May 2026 Commencement
Friday, May 15, 2026 | 2:00 p.m.
Credit Union 1 Arena
525 S. Racine Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60607
Congratulations to all Spring 2026 graduates! We look forward to celebrating this huge milestone with graduates and guests.