Undergraduate Admissions
We're more.
More than affordable. More than high-quality academics and hands-on research opportunities. More than a beautiful campus located 65 miles west of Chicago. More than a fun, welcoming community.
We believe our life-changing university experience should be within reach of everyone, and we believe in you and your potential.
We look at potential, not test scores.
We don’t accept ACT or SAT scores when you apply. We'll look at your GPA for general admission. Learn more about our test-free admission requirements and our holistic review process.
Reach Out to Learn More
Interested in a group visit?
Learn more about scheduling a campus visit for your group of 15-50 students.
Contact Us
Feel free to contact us at admissions@niu.edu or 815-753-0446.
"I was surprised by the number of resources and opportunities NIU offers to support its students. This showed how much NIU values and cares about its students."
Vrinda Brahmbhatt
Biological sciences major from Crystal Lake, IL
