Northeastern Illinois University: what international applicants need

What are Northeastern Illinois University's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Northeastern Illinois University has one application deadline for 2026–27: Regular Decision on July 25, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Northeastern Illinois University's acceptance rate?

74.6% for students who started in fall 2024: Northeastern Illinois University admitted 6,680 of its 8,955 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Northeastern Illinois University require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

It depends. Northeastern Illinois University requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Regular Decision deadline (July 25, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is June 5, 2027: scores on June 21, 2027, registration by May 21, 2027 (late registration May 25, 2027).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

How much is Northeastern Illinois University's application fee for international students?

Northeastern Illinois University charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Northeastern Illinois University accept?

Northeastern Illinois University lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, Duolingo English Test, PTE Academic, and Cambridge English as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does Northeastern Illinois University accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests Northeastern Illinois University accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does Northeastern Illinois University require?

Northeastern Illinois University doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Northeastern Illinois University require the Common App personal essay?

No. Northeastern Illinois University doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Northeastern Illinois University have?

91 of Northeastern Illinois University's 4,226 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 2.2%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Northeastern Illinois University cost for international students?

Northeastern Illinois University is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $22,726 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $12,383). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $10,390. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $40,803 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source