16,078
Total students.
4.3%
2,435
New freshmen.
22%
1,622
New transfers.
11%
Academic Excellence
3.42 Average GPA
Ties record high for incoming freshman.
80% Merit Scholars
8 of 10 freshmen receive merit scholarships.
18% Perfect GPAs
Students with 4.0 high school GPAs.
Historic Milestones
HSI Designation
Federally recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution.
56% First Gen
Majority of freshmen are first in their family to attend college.
Record Retention
Highest reenrollment in 25+ years.
More Students Choosing NIU
4,477
Students living on campus
(Highest in a decade).
408
Rockford Promise Scholars.
50
States represented.
104
Countries worldwide.
352
Law students
(Largest enrollment ever).
46%
Increase in new freshmen Honors students.