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Northern Illinois University Men's Football

The Northern Illinois University men's football program competes in NCAA Division I (D1) as a member of the Mid-American Conference, based in Dekalb, Illinois. The program is better funded than 49% of D1 men's football programs, earning a C for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 41% of D1 men's football programs, and the school is more affordable than 80% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
118
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Mid-American Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
suburban
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
17,359
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
70%
State
Illinois
City
Dekalb
Address
1425 W. Lincoln Hwy.
Staff
Rob Harley
Head Coach
C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 41% of D1 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
70%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree on time.
49%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median graduate earnings 6 years after enrollment.
$46,113
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median graduate earnings 10 years after enrollment.
$57,808
B

Cost of Attendance

This school is more affordable than 80% of D1 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$10,232
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$10,232
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
Not reported
Average Net Price
Average cost after grants and scholarships.
$14,243
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
C

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 49% of D1 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
$9,254,076
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
$2,613,848
Est. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Estimated average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
$17,153
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