National Louis University School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Chicago, IL

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Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$11,010

Avg tuition

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About National Louis University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

National Louis University is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in Chicago, Illinois. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,005, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 98%. The university offers 22 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 22%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for students are $11,010.

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Admissions Breakdown

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

Acceptance Rate Insight

98% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Test scores Not required or recommended

High school rank Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended

High school transcript Required

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

Open admission No

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

SAT & ACT

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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7k

Students Enrolled

47%

Online Student Enrollment

15:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online
On-campus
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

Demographics

White

32%

Hispanic

31%

Black

20%

Unknown

11%

Two or more races

2%

Asian

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

78%

Socio-economic diversity

81% 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

31

Total Online Enrollment

3,311

Student Location Breakout

47% 53%

Percent of Programs Online

60% On-campus

40% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Not offered

Associate Not offered

Bachelor's 59% online

Graduate Certificate 25% online

Master's 47% online

Doctorate 9% online

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

81%

State Grant Aid

80%

Institution Grant Aid

6%

Pell Grant

81%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,755
State Grant Aid $4,194
Institution Grant Aid $2,910
Pell Grant Aid $4,327

Financial Outlook

$44k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

$20k

Average student debt after graduation

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships
Resource

Financial Aid Overview

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED 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.