NIU offers over 100 areas of study and outstanding faculty and facilities. Fellowships, assistantships, tuition waivers and other financial support are available for underrepresented students. NIU has been listed in the Top 5 of traditionally white institutions (TWI) granting doctoral degrees to underrepresented groups. NIU is listed among the 4% of U.S. higher education institutions classified as “Doctoral Research University-Extensive” by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.