FAST FACTS

NUMBERS THAT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES.

3,500

students attending the NCE

12

online degree, endorsement and certificate programs

75+

alumni who have won the Golden Apple Excellence in Teaching Award

150+

faculty publications and scholarly presentations

TOP 50

Best Early Childhood Online Degree Programs*

NO. 2

among Illinois’ best universities for non-traditional students**

NO. 3

among Illinois’ best veterans’ programs***

Nationally
Recognized

CAEP-accredited (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation)

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