Northern Illinois University
Founded in 1895, the Northern Illinois University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of DeKalb (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Illinois. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Northern Illinois University (NIU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Northern Illinois University (NIU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 128-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NIU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.