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 3,601, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 92%. The university offers 23 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 31%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for students are $13,419.
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Admissions Breakdown
Retention Rate Insight
61% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
31% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High school transcriptRequired
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 programRecommended
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
8k
Students enrolled
72%
Online student enrollment
15:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
8%
Unknown
2%
Black
11%
Hispanic
29%
Two or more races
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
78% 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
39
Total Online Enrollment
5,125
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.72% online, 28% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
56% On-campus
44% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's65% online
Graduate Certificate31% online
Master's42% online
Doctorate40% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-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 for the 2021–2022 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| 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 board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-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
78%
State Grant Aid
87%
Institution Grant Aid
17%
Pell Grant
78%
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
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | 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 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 8 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
| 9 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 10 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 11 | Psychology. | |||
| 12 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 13 | Social Sciences. |
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. 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.