Northeastern Illinois University Historical Acceptance Rate

Historical Acceptance Rates

Northeastern Illinois University experienced a notable rise in its overall acceptance rate to 70.5% for the application year 2023, up from 62.6% in 2022, reflecting a significant increase in both competition and applicant pool sizes, with 8,408 applicants and 5,930 accepted. This upward trend continues from previous years, as the acceptance rate has generally increased from 58% in 2019 and 56% in 2018. The historically fluctuating rates indicate a broader acceptance climate, with overall rates standing at 62% for 2021 and 61% for 2020.