What division is Northern Illinois?

Northern Illinois competes at the NCAA Division I FBS level in the MAC.

What GPA do you need for Northern Illinois?

The average GPA at Northern Illinois is 3.3. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Northern Illinois?

Northern Illinois has an enrollment of approximately 11,301 students in a suburban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Northern Illinois?

Northern Illinois has an acceptance rate of 70%.

How do I get recruited to play at Northern Illinois?

To get recruited at Northern Illinois, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Northern Illinois's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Northern Illinois

Dekalb, ILFBSMAC

HSIVisit athletics site

NCAA Division I FBS

Division

11,301

Enrollment

3.3

Avg GPA

70%

Acceptance

49%

Graduation

70%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.3+ GPA bar.

Northern Illinois is a NCAA Division I FBS program in the MAC, located in Dekalb, IL. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Northern Illinois, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions. HSI designated institution.

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 Staff32 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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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. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Northern Illinois with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Northern Illinois is 3.3. The school maintains a 49% graduation rate.

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