Northeastern Illinois University
Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) is a public university in Chicago, Illinois. NEIU serves approximately 9,000 students in the region and is a Hispanic-serving institution. The main campus is located in the community area of North Park with three additional campuses in the metropolitan area. NEIU has one of the longest running free-form community radio stations, WZRD Chicago 88.3 FM.
Former name | Chicago Teachers College–North Side (1949–1965) Illinois Teachers' College–Chicago North (1965–1967) Northeastern Illinois State College (1967–1971) |
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| Motto | Excellence. Access. Diversity. Community. |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1867 |
Academic affiliations | CUMU |
| Endowment | $17 million (2020) |
| President | Gloria J. Gibson |
| Provost | Dennis Rome |
Academic staff | 297 (Full-time) and 267 (Part-time) (Spring 2021) |
| Students | 6,440 (Fall 2021) |
| Undergraduates | 4,608 (Fall 2021) |
| Postgraduates | 1,832 (Fall 2021) |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Urban, 67 acres (27.1 ha) |
| Student/Faculty Ratio | 16:1 |
| Colors | Gold and Blue |
| Nickname | Golden Eagles |
| Mascot | |
| Website | www.neiu.edu |
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