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Northern Illinois University Men's Football

Welcome to the Northern Illinois University men's football recruiting profile. Northern Illinois competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Mid-American Conference from Dekalb, Illinois. Led by head coach Rob Harley, Northern Illinois University pairs a 70% acceptance rate with a 49% graduation rate and a $14,243 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
143
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Mid-American Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
suburban
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
17,359
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
70%
State
Illinois
City
Dekalb
Address
1425 W. Lincoln Hwy.

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 46% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Bethany Williams
Football - Yordon Center 210 Interim Head Coach
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Rob Harley
Interim Head Coach
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Brayden Patton
Football - Yordon Center 210 Assistant Coach/tight Ends
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Chris West
Football - Yordon Center 210 Assistant Coach/defensive Ends
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Joseph Hawkins
Football - Yordon Center 210 Assistant Coach/wide Receivers
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Justin Robinson
Football - Yordon Center 210 Assistant Coach/defensive Tackles
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Matt White
Football - Yordon Center 210 Assistant Coach / Offensive Line
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Ty Boles
Football - Yordon Center 210 Assistant Coach/running Backs
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C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 41% of D1 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
70%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
49%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$46,113
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$57,808
B

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 83% of D1 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$10,232
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$10,232
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
Not reported
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$14,243
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
C

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 52% of D1 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$13,249,127
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$1,457,878
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (800) 892-3050

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