Northern Illinois University Regular Decision Acceptance Rate

Northern Illinois University's Regular Decision acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 70.4%, with 17,033 out of 24,177 applicants admitted. This rate is slightly down from 70.65% in 2022 when there were 25,961 applicants. Historically, acceptance rates have shown significant improvement, with notable increases from just 48.3% in 2019 to the current figure, reflecting a growing acceptance trend over recent years. Even as applicant numbers fluctuated, the overall trajectory indicates a more accessible admissions process at NIU.