Northern Illinois University
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Global #523
United States of America #149
Institution Info
- Founded
- 1895
- Type
- 4-Year University
- Students
- 16,769 students
- Faculty
- 2,963
- Endowment
- $89.7M
- Website
- https://www.niu.edu/
About
Northern Illinois University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1895. It is ranked among the top 1,000 universities worldwide. The university has approximately 17K students, an endowment of $89.7M, a member of Global D-Tier (World 501-1000).
Rankings
| Source | Year | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE | 2026 | THE #959 · Ranked | 36.20 |
| UNIRANKS | 2026 | UniRanks #523 · Ranked | 83.84 |
Research Output via OpenAlex
408
h-index
2,525,715
Citations
34,178
Publications
38,685
i10-index
3.64
Mean Citedness
Tier Memberships
Related Universities
Frequently Asked Questions
Northern Illinois University is ranked #523 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #149 position.
Northern Illinois University was founded in 1895, making it 131 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.
Northern Illinois University has a student body of approximately 16,769 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 5:1.
Northern Illinois University has produced 34,178 research publications with 2,525,715 total citations and an h-index of 408, according to OpenAlex data.
Northern Illinois University has an endowment of approximately $89.7M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.