School Overview
National Louis University (abbreviated and often referred to as NLU) is a privately owned and operated four-year university whose main campus is located in Chicago, Illinois. In addition to its Chicago campus, NLU has regional campuses through Illinois and in Beloit and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Tampa, Florida and Nowy Sacz, Poland. NLU offers both on-campus and online degrees programs for students unable to attend one of the university’s campus locations. NLU was founded in 1886 and was instrumental in the establishment of the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and National Kindergarten Movement.
NLU has a total annual enrollment of roughly 6,600 students, most of which (5000) are post-graduate students. The university offers bachelor’s, master’s and certificate programs in a variety of professional and academic fields of study such as business, biology, computer science, education, English, heatlh science, psychology, social sciences and liberal arts, among others. All degrees and awards are provide through one of the university’s three academic colleges, which include the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Management and Business, and National College of Education.
National Louis University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools to award undergraduate and graduate degrees.
General Information
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Admission Office 122 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60603 (847) 947-5718 (800) 443-5522 Fax: (847) 465-5730 [email protected] Contact: Ken Gilson Director of Admissions & Registrar |
Main Address 122 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60603 (847) 947-5718 www.nl.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 1,749 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 5 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,701 Graduate enrollment: 5,307 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes br>Regular application fee: $40 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 81% |
College Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B,C Computer & Information Sciences Computer Programming – Specific Applications C Education Early Childhood Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Clinical Laboratory Science B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences B Mathematics Applied Mathematics B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Behavioral Sciences B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Human Services B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
National Louis University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (800) 443-5522 |
| Website: | www.nl.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.nl.edu/applyonline/ |
| Address: | 122 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 7,005 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 50% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 15 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 3,694 (53% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $11,010 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $11,010 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 92% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $8,472 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
National Louis University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at National Louis University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 6 | 4 | 1 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Education | 8 | 3 | 14 | 5 | |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 2 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 2 | 1 | |||
| Psychology | 4 | 2 | 5 | 4 | |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 2 | 3 | |||
| Social Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Grand total | 12 | 2 | 22 | 30 | 11 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at National Louis University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $11,010 |
| Out-of-state | $11,010 |
| Books and supplies | $0 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $12,096 |
| Out-of-state | $12,096 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 539 | 92% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 510 | 87% | $8,472 |
| Student loan aid | 99 | 17% | $4,416 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,355 | 77% | $7,244 |
| Federal student loans | 1,307 | 43% | $7,835 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for National Louis University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled National Louis University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 2,665 | 1,064 | 1,601 | Percent admitted | 100% | 98% | 98% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 28% | 27% | 30% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
National Louis University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 7,005 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 3,363 |
| Graduate enrollment | 3,642 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
National Louis University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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