Northern Illinois University Top Questions

The high graduation rate. The great academic programs and the quality of the student body. Great school spirit and loyality displayed.

My school is best known for its school spirit, and family community. Our school as a whole has endurded a truly devasting blow, and witnessing the true spirit of NIU, has truly been a remarkable thing to witness.

NIU is a comprehensive teaching and research institution with a diverse and international student body of more than 25,000. It has seven degree-granting colleges . Average class size is 28 students. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. The university is also fully accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education to offer teacher education programs and offers several teacher certification programs which are approved by the Illinois State Board of Education.

NIU is known for Garrett Wolfe who now plays for the Chicago Bears. Alumnis are huge contributers to the university financially. NIU is known for the Valentine's Day Shooting in 2007 where five students lost their lives and many were injured. The campus and community support one another. NIU embodies diverse backgrounds of students and faculty. NIU is a suitcase college meaning some students travel home for the weekends. There are many bars in the area, however there is a free taxi service, paid for by NIU, that will pick up and drop off students from 10pm-5am.

There are numerous things that Northern Illinois University is known for. The first most like being corn and that Dekalb is the birthplace of barbed wire. Unfortunately we are also known for the shooting that happened at our university last year. When it comes to actual academics, we are also known for one of the best business programs in the country.

Besides recently having a school shooting, I'd say their business school, football team, and the fact they've just been around for awhile.