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Senior English major Leena Alousie studies Wednesday in the Holmes Student Center’s College Grind. Alousie said she doesn’t know anyone who has dropped out since last semester, but she thinks NIU’s affordability plays a “big” reason in students’ decision to leave. NIU’s retention and enrollment fell from spring 2014 to this semester, according to figures released at University Council Wednesday.

Spring enrollment falls to 19K, retention goes down

By Jackie Nevarez | January 29, 2015

Retention between the fall and spring has decreased 1.2 percent to 87 percent, a number that slightly shocked NIU President Doug Baker, who said there are a lot of good things underway.Eric Weldy, vice president of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management,...

NIU’s enrollment, retention falls: ‘Our enrollments are not where they need to be,’ Baker says

By Northern Star staff | January 28, 2015

NIU's enrollment and fall to spring retention has fallen when compared to last spring's numbers.Enrollment stands at 19,000 students, down 507 students from last spring. Retention between the fall and spring fell 1.2 percent to 87 percent.NIU President...