High School Diploma: You must have graduated by the time you start at NIU in order to be admitted.
Grades: You must have passing grades equivalent to a U.S. C+ average on all transcripts and/or exam scores
Students enrolling at NIU must first prove they can communicate in English at a university level.
Any one of the following will be considered as adequate proof of English proficiency:
Official TOEFL or IELTS score report
TOEFL: Either an Internet-based or paper-based test. Required minimum scores:
71 on an Internet-based test- use NIU’s TOEFL Code 1559
527 on a paper-based test
IELTS: Minimum required overall band score of 6.0
PTE Academic English: minimum score of 48
IGCSE, GCSE, or GCE O-level or A-Level English test subject. Minimum passing grade of C.
International Baccalaureate (IB): Score of 4 of higher on English A Standard Level exam
Completion of ELS level 112 for Academic Purpose offered by ELS Language Centers
High school diploma from Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and The Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United Kingdom (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales). Students will need to submit official school records
Join a nationally ranked program that makes your success a priority. Our students' CPA exam pass rates have exceeded the national pass rate for over 20 years and our award-winning professors will help you build the skills you need to launch a successful accounting career.
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As an NIU accountancy major, you’ll have numerous career development and networking opportunities to help you build a professional skill set, make meaningful connections with employers, and prepare for your future career.
Experience accounting as a career with an academic internship while earning credit towards graduation. Many students get a full-time job offer as a result of an internship!
Connect with more than 60 employers at a career fair exclusively for accountancy students.
Join one of our many student organizations to learn more about the career opportunities, engage with recruiters, participate in service activities, and make life-long friendships.
Learn about the accounting profession and build the skills you need to be a successful professional through our career planning and career skills courses.
Take advantage of our outstanding network of alumni, who present in our classes, provide our students with generous scholarship support, and mentor our recent graduates
Student Medical Insurance: $ 2448 per year
