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ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø is reporting enrollment momentum this fall, highlighted by a 19.6% increase in full-time transfer students. Overall student headcount rose to 5,834, representing a 2.3% increase from last year.

The University’s updated enrollment announcement follows the release of the 's publication. The newly released statewide data confirms ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø's success in attracting full-time transfer students and underscores the University's growing reputation for offering a high-quality, affordable education tailored to today's learners — students who balance ambition with real-life responsibilities and pursue their goals with purpose and determination. Additionally, ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø serves one of the most culturally and economically diverse student bodies in Illinois.

"Our increase in full-time transfer students speaks directly to NEIU's mission," said ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø President Katrina E. Bell-Jordan, Ph.D. "Students are choosing NEIU because they see an affordable and supportive path to completing their degrees and launching meaningful careers."

ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø credits this enrollment growth to the dedicated efforts of its Recruitment, Admissions, Enrollment, Marketing and Academic Affairs teams. Their close collaboration with faculty and University partners also played a pivotal role in shaping the entering Fall 2025 class. 

Top photo: ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø students and employees gathered on the University Commons of the Main Campus for the Fall 2025 Welcome Day fair.