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Northern Illinois University Student Life
Dekalb, Illinois
Housing
Housing options
Co-ed housing
Freshman car parking
Housing requirements
Yes
College-owned housing
Yes
Undergrad students
who live in college housing
Student Body
12,131
Total Undergrad students
2%
International Students
3%
Out-of-state students
Ethnicity & Gender
Explore Northern Illinois University statistics including gender ratio and racial demographics:
Male (50%)
Female (50%)
Campus Services
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Sports
Most popular sports at Northern Illinois University
| Sport | Division | Teams | Scholarship | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | Men | Women | |||
| Baseball | NCAA I | 17,660 | - | - | |
| Golf | NCAA I | M/W | - | 17,660 | 18,848 |
| Softball | NCAA I | 18,848 | - | - | |
| Basketball | NCAA I | M/W | - | 17,660 | 18,848 |
| Gymnastics | NCAA I | W | - | 17,660 | 18,848 |
| Tennis | NCAA I | M/W | - | 17,660 | 18,848 |
| Track & Field | NCAA I | W | - | 17,660 | 18,848 |
| Cross Country | NCAA I | W | - | 17,660 | 18,848 |
| Volleyball | NCAA I | W | - | 17,660 | 18,848 |
| Wrestling | NCAA I | M | - | 17,660 | 18,848 |
| Football | NCAA I-FBS | 17,660 | - | - | |
| Soccer | NCAA I | M/W | - | 17,660 | 18,848 |
Other Sports
Women's Club Sports
Archery, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross-country Running, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Racquetball, Rugby, Skiing (downhill), Soccer, Softball, Swimming And Diving, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track And Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Weight Lifting, Wrestling
Men's Club Sports
Archery, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross-country Running, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Racquetball, Rugby, Skiing (downhill), Soccer, Softball, Swimming And Diving, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track And Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Weight Lifting, Wrestling
Student Organizations
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