| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
8,095 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
4,502 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
3,593 |
| Total graduate students: |
1,796 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
374 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
1,422 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
24 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Midwest |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
1% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 8.3% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 11.6% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 53.3% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.5% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 19.0% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.9% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 2.7% | Nonresident Alien |
| 2.8% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.2% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 9.4% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 10.1% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 37.4% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.3% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 33.5% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.7% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.2% | Nonresident Alien |
| 3.1% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
67 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Chicago |
| Population of city/town: |
2,718,782 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Additional campuses throughout Chicago (El Centro, Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies, Center for College Access and Success) and in Lake County, IL (University Center of Grayslake). |
| Nearest major city: |
Milwaukee |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
90 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
599,164 |
| Online campus map: |
www.neiu.edu/about/
campus-map-and-directions |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
100% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
no |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
560 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Help desk. Online access to grades, class registration, and class schedules. Productivity software. |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Archives. Document repository. Multimedia learning resource center. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Art gallery, theater, recital hall, physical education complex. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, day care, health insurance, Diversity and intercultural affairs, LGBTQ, and veterans centers. |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
100% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
5 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
1% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
9 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
1% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
Independent Newspaper, published biweekly; Que Ondee Sola, published bimonthly; SEEDS Literary & Visual Arts Journal |
| Number of honor societies: |
13 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
95 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Black Heritage, Christian Fellowship, Gospel Choir, Hillel, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Life Catholic Student Association, Muslim Student Association, True Vine University Bible Fellowship
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Black Caucus, Chimexia, Indian Student Organization, Language and Culture Interconnections, Polish Student Association, Que Ondee Sola, Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Sciences, Union for Puerto Rican Students; Italian, Middle Eastern Culture, and Undocumented Resilient & Organized clubs
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| International student organizations: |
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International student club |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Student Council for Exceptional Children, National Association for Music Educators, Alliance for Student Social Workers, Student Alliance for Leadership and Education, Green Conservative Group, Green Free Committee, Feminist Collective, Geeks and Nerds United, Anthropos, Black Heritage Month Committee, APICS, Northeastern Programming Board, Accounting Associates, Future Health Professionals; Counselor Education, Illinois Education, Multilingual Multicultural Education, National Science Teachers, American Marketing, and Financial Management Associations; Dancers, Pre-Law, and Computer Science Societies; film/photography, teacher education, Spanish, ethics, council, actuary, brass, GLBTQA, sociology, psychology, Student Veterans, Amnesty International, and earth science clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
no |
| Athletic director: |
Dave Merrill,
Director, Campus Recreation |
| School colors: |
blue and gold |
| School mascot: |
The Golden Eagle |
| Athletic facilities: |
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racquetball and tennis courts; fitness center, exercise studios, indoor track, swimming pool |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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badminton, baseball, basketball, boxing, crew, cross-country running, dance, flag football, ice hockey, martial arts, racquetball, rock climbing, soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, weight lifting, wrestling, yoga
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| Club sports for men: |
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baseball, basketball, boxing, martial arts, outdoor adventure, soccer, volleyball |
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| Club sports for women: |
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basketball, boxing, martial arts, outdoor adventure, soccer, volleyball |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Chicago (10 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Chicago-Midway (15 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Chicago (6 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Chicago (6 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
5% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
31% within one year of graduation |
| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
69% within six months of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Public schools. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- William Delgado, Illinois State Senator
- Luis Guiterrez, Illinois Representative
- Harry Porterfield, retired newscaster.
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