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Northern Illinois University
Tuition trend
-0.2%/yr avgOver the 18 years from 2008 to 2026, published in-state tuition and fees rose from $9,278 to $13,725, about -0.2% a year.
Includes the school's announced 2026–27 rate.
| Year | Published | Projected estimate | Estimate range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $9,278 | – | – |
| 2009 | $10,180 | – | – |
| 2010 | $10,214 | – | – |
| 2011 | $10,981 | – | – |
| 2012 | $11,728 | – | – |
| 2013 | $12,346 | – | – |
| 2014 | $13,154 | – | – |
| 2015 | $13,999 | – | – |
| 2016 | $14,053 | – | – |
| 2017 | $14,299 | – | – |
| 2018 | $14,631 | – | – |
| 2019 | $14,610 | – | – |
| 2020 | $14,392 | – | – |
| 2021 | $14,738 | – | – |
| 2022 | $12,472 | – | – |
| 2023 | $12,506 | – | – |
| 2026 | $13,725 | $13,725 | – |
| 2027 | – | $13,700 | $12,939–$14,461 |
| 2028 | – | $13,676 | $12,199–$15,237 |
| 2029 | – | $13,651 | $11,501–$16,054 |
| 2030 | – | $13,626 | $10,842–$16,915 |
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