NEIU First-Year Retention Reaches Highest Level Since 2020

Retention rises as NEIU expands programs tied to workforce demand CHICAGO, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Northeastern Illinois University's first-year retention rate rose to 65% this fall, its highest level since 2020. The rate increased from 60.2% last year, a 4.8-percentage-point gain...