Northeastern Illinois University
- Public
Northeastern Illinois University: international tuition 20,892.5 USD per year, one-year total cost 42,319.5 USD, acceptance rate 74.6%. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 61, Duolingo 105.
Getting in. The school admits 74% of applicants (6,622 of 8,948). Admitted students scored around Math 370–510, ACT 15–31. The school does not require the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 61+ or Duolingo 105+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 42,319 USD, before any scholarship. 3 scholarships come with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/8. You apply through Undergraduate Admission Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 12/10/2026Cost checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at Northeastern Illinois University?
International tuition is 20,892.5 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 42,319.5 USD.
What English scores does Northeastern Illinois University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 61, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at Northeastern Illinois University?
The acceptance rate is 74.6%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Netanya Polk2023Vlog
- CampusMania2023Campus tour
- CampusMania2023Campus tour
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
The page lists this as the Out-of-State (non-resident) rate for a full-time undergraduate on a nine-month budget; the table does not state an academic year.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
Daniel L. Goodwin College of Education Undergraduate Merit Tuition ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
Only for continuing students with 60+ credits, not first-years; the page does not mention international students.
- Renewable in later years
Merit, Talent and Opportunity Scholarships (college/Honors awards)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page says nothing about international students for this group of awards.
NEIU Dean Merit ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
International students are explicitly eligible, but Illinois/neighboring-state residency is required, so it is unclear for a Vietnamese student.
NEIU For YouNot for international studentsThe school states this scholarship is not open to international students.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Application method unclearSchool page
The page explicitly states that international students are not eligible for this scholarship.
- Renewable in later years
NEIU For You ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Application method unclearSchool page
The page states plainly that international and foreign exchange students are not eligible for this specific scholarship, so an international student cannot receive the NEIU For You award.
- Renewable in later years
NEIU Provost Merit ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
International students are explicitly eligible, but Illinois/neighboring-state residency is required, so it is unclear for a Vietnamese student.
Presidential ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
Requires Illinois residency and an Illinois high school diploma, so a Vietnamese student is unlikely to qualify, but the page does not mention international students.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Priority Dec 1; final Mar 1
U.S. student figuresFinancial aid for all first-year studentsMostly U.S. students, who also get U.S. government aid that international students cannot apply for. A picture of the school's overall aid, not what you would receive.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiAn official high school transcript is needed; transcripts from outside the U.S. must be evaluated by a NACES member or by NEIU's international office.Required
- English proficiencyiEnglish proficiency must be shown by a test score report, a SAELL Level 4 transcript, or a waiver where eligible.Required
- Proof of fundsiInternational applicants must provide official bank letters and a signed Financial Statement form for each sponsor.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Spring application deadline on the International Admissions pageApplicationabout17days
- Spring application deadline for international applicantsApplication+47 days
- Summer application deadline on the International Admissions pageApplication+168 days
- Second Half Summer Session application deadline for international applicantsApplication+198 days
- Fall application deadline on the International Admissions pageApplication+273 days
What the school weighs in admission
- Rigor of secondary school recordNot considered
Admission odds in numbers
Credit for exams
NEIU can convert AP exam scores that meet the minimum into college credit, up to 30 credit hours; the minimum score per subject is in the school's separate AP guide.
Students completing the IB Diploma may earn credit when each subject meets its minimum score, up to 30 credit hours; the minimum scores are in a separate transfer guide.
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 14/10/2026How Duckling sources data