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Northern Illinois University Women's Cross Country

Welcome to the Northern Illinois University women's cross country recruiting profile. Northern Illinois competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Mid-American Conference from Dekalb, Illinois. Led by head coach Juan Carrillo, 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.
10
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.
Staff
Juan Carrillo
Head Coach (cross Country)/assistant Coach (track and Field)
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C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 39% of D1 women's cross country 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 women's cross country 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
A

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 90% of D1 women's cross country programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$402,374
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$96,828
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