Northern Illinois University - Student Housing and Dining Services Hall Tour Tour of the Halls NIU's residence halls are home to approximately 5,600 residents. Northern has long been a leader in offering students a large number of specialized living environments that include our Academic Option Floors, Special Option Floors, and the Freshmen Interest Group Floors in addition to coed floors and single gender floors.
Most students live with one roommate.
A limited number of single rooms are available.