National Louis University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
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
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.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
45
Total Online Enrollment
5,477
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.66% online, 34% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
51% On-campus
49% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates33% online
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's71% online
Graduate Certificate36% online
Master's50% online
Doctorate33% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $13,776 | $13,776 |
| Graduate | $11,700 | $11,700 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $0 |
| On-campus room and board | $13,764 |
| On-campus other expenses | $5,490 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $13,950 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $7,320 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $5,490 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $33,030 | $33,030 |
| Off-campus without family | $35,046 | $35,046 |
| Off-campus with family | $19,266 | $19,266 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
73%
State Grant Aid
71%
Institution Grant Aid
15%
Pell Grant
73%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$20k
Average student debtafter graduation
$44k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
No information available for this school.
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 4 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 5 | Culinary, Entertainment, And Personal Services. | |||
| 6 | Education. | |||
| 7 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
| 8 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 9 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 10 | Psychology. | |||
| 11 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 12 | Social Sciences. |
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