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National Louis University

National Louis University is a medium, private institution located in Chicago, il. Founded in 1886, National Louis University offers undergraduate degrees in 63 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 3,791 undergraduates
cost $14,244 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into National Louis University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 92.1%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! National Louis University is known for one of its top majors: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Education and Teaching
Social Sciences and Psychology
Other
Business and Management
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Public Policy and Administration
Health and Medical Professions

Popular majors

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Curriculum and Instruction
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Special Education and Teaching
Educational Administration and Supervision
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $14,244
Additional expenses
Room & board N/A
Books & supplies N/A
Other expenses N/A
Cost of attendance* $14,244
Average financial aid package $12,225
Estimated cost $2,019 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $14,244
Additional expenses
Room & board N/A
Books & supplies N/A
Other expenses N/A
Cost of attendance* $14,244
Average financial aid package $12,225
Estimated cost $2,019 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? National Louis University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,791, with gender binary students split 27% male and 73% female.

Total enrollment

7,525

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
8%
African American %
10%
Hispanic American %
28%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
1%
Unknown %
52%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 122 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
phone 312-261-3724
address www.nl.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Black student union

Exuberance

Student wellness ambassador team

Educators rising

Built by womxn

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Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about National Louis University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is National Louis University?

National Louis University is located in Chicago, il.

What is the acceptance rate at National Louis University? 

The acceptance rate for National Louis University is 92%.

What’s the average GPA for National Louis University?

The average high school GPA for National Louis University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at National Louis University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at National Louis University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $94,936.

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