Northern Illinois University Testing Policy

Test Optional: Yes

Self-Reporting Allowed: Yes

Northern Illinois University is test optional, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. It also allows self-reporting of scores, which allows students to include their test results on their application without sending official documents. Among applicants, 51% choose to submit SAT scores and 30% submit ACT scores, indicating that some students likely submit both types of scores, as the total exceeds 100%.