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$13,248
per year
In-State Tuition
71%
Acceptance Rate
49%
Graduation Rate
70%
Retention Rate
Northern Illinois University offers programs in business, education, engineering, health sciences, and the arts with strong ties to the greater Chicago metropolitan area.
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5 exams
15 credits
$6,624 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$10,598 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$18,547 saved
21 of 23 CLEP exams accepted · Up to $8,390potential savings
Healthcare & Medicine
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Hospitality & Culinary
Science & Research
Sports & Fitness
Business & Finance
Technology & Computer Science
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor's program rather than lead to one specific career. They're a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
13
Sports
7
Men's teams
10
Women's teams
Team Sports(6)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(6)
Tennis
Golf
Track and Field (Indoor)
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Cross Country
Gymnastics
Combat Sports(1)
Wrestling
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In-State Students
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$10,126
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$57,808
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,162
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Savings at Northern Illinois University
⚠️ Partial acceptance — verify which exams apply
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $442 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $6,624
8 exams
24 credits
Save $10,598
14 exams
42 credits
Save $18,547
Verified Aug 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$6,624 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$10,598 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$18,547 saved
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | — | 61 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 1 World Languages | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 2 World Languages | — | 63 | Accepted |
CLEP German Language — Level 1 World Languages | — | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
DeKalb, Illinois
DeKalb County
Control
Public
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