Does Northern Illinois University require SAT or ACT scores?

Northern Illinois University is test-blind and does not consider SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions.

What is the Regular Decision deadline for Northern Illinois University?

The Regular Decision deadline is August 01, 2027, as published by the college and verified 2026-09-28.

Published sticker price is $13,248 per year before financial aid, as verified 2026-09-28.

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Dekalb, IL

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Testing policy

Test-blind

SAT range (middle 50%)

Not published — test-blind.

Annual cost (sticker price)

$13,248

Early Decision

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Early Action

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Regular Decision

August 01, 2027

Common Application, Institutional Application

Every fact on this page traces to a source and a verification date, never an estimate. https://www.niu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/deadlines.shtml — verified 2026-09-28.