National Louis University

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About National Louis University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

National Louis University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Chicago, Illinois. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,239, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 93%. The university offers 24 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 37%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for students are $13,776.

Chicago, IL

$13,776

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Admissions Breakdown

93%

Acceptance Rate

56%

Full-Time Student Retention Rate

37%

Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)

High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission

High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted

Letter of recommendationNot considered for admission, even if submitted

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programNot considered for admission, even if submitted

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

9k

Students enrolled

66%

Online student enrollment

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

29%

Unknown

6%

Black

20%

Hispanic

36%

Two or more races

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

4%

Asian

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

73% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

73%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

45

Total Online Enrollment

5,477

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

51% On-campus

49% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold33% online

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold71% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold36% online

Master'sCheck Bold50% online

DoctorateCheck Bold33% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

73%

State Grant Aid

71%

Institution Grant Aid

15%

Pell Grant

73%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,136
State Grant Aid$5,737
Institution Grant Aid$4,117
Pell Grant Aid$4,851

Financial Outlook

$20k

Average student debtafter graduation

$44k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

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Degrees Awarded by Program

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1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
5Culinary, Entertainment, And Personal Services.
6Education.
7Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
8Health Professions And Related Programs.
9Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
10Psychology.
11Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
12Social Sciences.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.