Northern Illinois University Rankings 2025

About the University

On May 22, 1895, Illinois Governor John P. Altgeld established Northern Illinois University as the state's first college-preparatory teacher training programme. Since then, the university has grown to provide a wide range of degrees in several fields. The university has 7 colleges that provide degrees, and the 765-acre main campus of the university is in Dekalb, featuring a diverse range of architectural styles as well as lovely outdoor areas. Additionally, the institution maintains community colleges in Naperville, Hoffman Estates, Rockford, and Chicago.

The ranking of Northern Illinois University is 331-440 out of 443 National Universities as per U.S. News. It is also ranked at 201-250 in the QS US UNI list. 

Northern Illinois University World Rankings 

Subject Wise Ranking

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Employability ranking

According to the QS US UNI rankings, Northern Illinois University has an employability ranking of 14.3. It also has a high score of 56 in Diversity and internationalization, making it a great university for international students.