Northern Illinois State University

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:University
gptkbp:academic_calendar Semester system
gptkbp:accreditation gptkb:Higher_Learning_Commission
gptkbp:affiliation Mid-American Conference
gptkbp:alumni gptkb:NIU_Alumni_Association
gptkbp:campus_facilities Performing Arts Center
Convocation Center
Multiple residence halls
Recreation Center
756 acres
Art_Museum
Student_Center
gptkbp:colors gptkb:Cardinal_and_Black
gptkbp:community_engagement Various outreach programs
gptkbp:community_service Volunteer_opportunities_for_students
gptkbp:educational_programs Undergraduate and graduate degrees
gptkbp:enrollment gptkb:College_of_Health_and_Human_Sciences
gptkb:College_of_Visual_and_Performing_Arts
gptkb:College_of_Liberal_Arts_and_Sciences
approximately 17,000
Diverse student body
Approximately 90% within six months
College_of_Education
College_of_Business
College_of_Engineering_and_Engineering_Technology
gptkbp:established 1895
gptkbp:faculty Over 1,000 faculty members
gptkbp:financial_aid Available for eligible students
gptkbp:funding Over $100 million annually
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Northern Illinois State University
gptkbp:international_students Students from over 80 countries
gptkbp:library Founders Memorial Library
gptkbp:location gptkb:DeKalb,_Illinois
gptkbp:mascot gptkb:Victor_E._Huskie
gptkbp:motto Education is the key to success
gptkbp:notable_alumni gptkb:Julius_Peppers
gptkb:Kirk_Ferentz
gptkb:Rashard_Mendenhall
gptkb:John_McDougal
Chad_Spann
gptkbp:partnerships Local businesses and organizations
gptkbp:president gptkb:Lisa_Freeman
gptkbp:providesResourcesFor Interlibrary loan services
Research assistance services
Special collections and archives
Access to online databases
Study spaces available
gptkbp:research_areas gptkb:Center_for_Southeast_Asian_Studies
gptkb:Center_for_Latino_and_Latin_American_Studies
gptkb:Center_for_Black_Studies
Center for the Study of Family Violence
gptkbp:scholarships Merit-based and need-based scholarships
gptkbp:schoolEvents Welcome Week
Homecoming events
Diversity Week
Finals Week activities
Spring_Fest
gptkbp:sport NIU Huskies
gptkbp:student_organizations gptkb:Associated_Student_Government
Over 300 student organizations
gptkbp:team Football, basketball, and more
gptkbp:tuition Approximately $24,000 per year for out-of-state students
Approximately $14,000 per year for in-state students
gptkbp:type Public research university
gptkbp:website www.niu.edu