Engineering: Undergraduate Tuition and Fees
2026-2027 Engineering Tuition and Fee Rates
Domestic Rate
| Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 | Summer 2027 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Term of Enrollment | 1-11 hrs | Full-time (12 hrs or more) |
1-11 hrs | Full-time (12 hrs or more) |
1-11 hrs | Full-time (12 hrs or more) |
| Summer 2026, fall 2026, spring 2027, or summer 2027 |
$455.79/hr | $6,105.39 per term | $455.79/hr | $6,105.39 per term | $455.79/hr | $6,105.39 per term |
| Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 | Summer 2027 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Term of Enrollment | 1-11 hrs | Full-time (12 hrs or more) |
1-11 hrs | Full-time (12 hrs or more) |
1-11 hrs | Full-time (12 hrs or more) |
| Summer 2025, fall 2025, or spring 2026 |
$445.89/hr | $5,971.11 per term | $445.89/hr | $5,971.11 per term | $445.89/hr | $5,971.11 per term |
| Summer 2024, fall 2024, or spring 2025 |
$427.04/hr | $5,715.34 per term | $427.04/hr | $5,715.34 per term | $427.04/hr | $5,715.34 per term |
| Summer 2023, fall 2023, or spring 2024 |
$410.80/hr | $5,495.06 per term | $410.80/hr | $5,495.06 per term | $410.80/hr | $5,495.06 per term |
| Summer 2022, fall 2022, or spring 2023 |
$410.80/hr | $5,495.06 per term | $410.80/hr | $5,495.06 per term | $410.80/hr | $5,495.06 per term |
| Spring 2022 | $410.80/hr | $5,495.06 per term | $410.80/hr | $5,495.06 per term | $410.80/hr | $5,495.06 per term |
| Summer 2021 or Fall 2021 | $410.80/hr | $5,495.06 per term | $410.80/hr | $5,495.06 per term | $455.79/hr | $6,105.39 per term |
| Spring 2021 | $404.07/hr | $5,403.79 per term | $455.79/hr | $6,105.39 per term | $455.79/hr | $6,105.39 per term |
| Fall 2020 or prior | $455.79/hr | $6,105.39 per term | $455.79/hr | $6,105.39 per term | $455.79/hr | $6,105.39 per term |
All domestic, non degree-seeking students and post-baccalaureate students will be charged the most CURRENT tuition rate for the term regardless of when they started at NIU.
International Rate
| Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 | Summer 2027 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program | 1-11 hrs | Full-time (12 hrs or more) |
1-11 hrs | Full-time (12 hrs or more) |
1-11 hrs | Full-time (12 hrs or more) |
| Engineering | $861.58/hr | $11,610.78 per term | $861.58/hr | $11,610.78 per term | $861.58/hr | $11,610.78 per term |
General Fees
| Fee Type | # of Hours | DeKalb Campus Courses | Regional Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Fee | 1-12 hrs | $109.59/hr | -- |
| Outreach Delivery Fees | 1 hr or more | -- | $56.00/hr |
| Regional Course Charges | 1 hr or more | -- | $50.00/hr |
| Academic Program Enhancement Fee | 6 hrs or less | $125.00 per term | |
| 7 hrs or more | $270.00 per term | ||
| Student Health Insurance † | 9 hrs or more | TBD per term (fall and spring only) |
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†For instructions on waiving insurance online, please view the Student Health Insurance website.
2025-2026 Engineering Tuition and Fee Rates
Contact Us
Office of the Bursar
Swen Parson Hall Room 235
Phone: 815-753-1885
Email: Bursar Email Form
Estimated Cost of Attendance
2025-2026 Undergraduate Full-time
- Tuition: $10,742
- Fees: $3,050
- Loan fees: $72
- Housing and food: $14,680
- Travel: $1,140
- Books and supplies: $1,200
- Miscellaneous / personal expenses: $1,600
*Total: $32,484
*View more details on estimated cost of attendance based on program of study and other financial aid assumptions.