NCAA Division I FBS
Division
11,301
Enrollment
3.3
Avg GPA
70%
Acceptance
49%
Graduation
70%
Retention
Northern Illinois is a NCAA Division I FBS program competing in the MAC. Located in Dekalb, IL with an enrollment of 11,301 students. Average GPA: 3.3. Acceptance rate: 70%. Graduation rate: 49%. Suburban campus setting. Variable climate. HSI designated institution. Explore football, basketball, and track & field recruiting data, coaching staff, and Fit Score matching on RawRecruit.
Last updated: April 2026
Academics
Avg GPA
3.3
Graduation
49%
Acceptance
70%
Student:Faculty
15:1
Retention
70%
Campus & Location
Setting
Suburban
Climate
Variable
Median Earnings
$46,113
Coaching Staff33 coaches across all sports
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About Northern Illinois Athletics
Northern Illinois is a NCAA Division I FBS athletic program located in Dekalb, IL, competing in the MAC. With an enrollment of 11,301 students, Northern Illinois offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. Whether you're a football player, basketball player, or track & field athlete, Northern Illinois has programs and coaching staff across multiple sports.
The average GPA for athletes at Northern Illinois is 3.3. The school maintains a 49% graduation rate.
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