National Louis University

Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About National Louis University

National Louis University is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Chicago, IL, in a city setting. It enrolls about 4,406 students. The acceptance rate is 95%. 30% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $45,799.

95%

Acceptance

$12,641

Net price

4,406

Enrollment

30%

Grad rate

Report Card

C-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

95%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$12,641

Average net price

$12,705

In-state tuition

$12,705

Out-of-state tuition

—

Room & board

Books & supplies

$24,154

Total cost of attendance

55%

Students receiving Pell grants

22%

Students with federal loans

$19,750

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$12,462

$30–48K

$11,567

$48–75K

$12,996

$75–110K

$15,447

$110K+

$17,956

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Education27.4%

Health & Nursing16.7%

Business13.2%

Personal & Culinary Services10.6%

Psychology6.0%

Computer Science5.9%

Multidisciplinary5.7%

Social Sciences3.2%

Communications1.6%

Criminal Justice0.7%

After Graduation

$45,799

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$43,562

Median earnings (6 yrs)

30%

Graduation rate

50%

Retention rate

71%

Earn more than a HS grad

$5,908

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

4,406

Total enrollment

35%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

50%

First-generation

Gender balance

75% women

25% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic

50%

Black

22%

White

14%

Asian

Two or more races

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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