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National Louis University
Chicago, ILPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Open Admission • 95% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
National Louis University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Chicago, IL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 4.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 95%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
4.4K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
95% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
95%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing13% of degrees
Health Sciences11% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $136,173
Earnings 5yr: $90,002
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,139
Earnings 5yr: $89,576
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,648
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,490
Earnings 5yr: $61,852
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,175
Earnings 5yr: $78,255
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,905
Earnings 5yr: $74,965
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,580
Earnings 5yr: $72,424
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,144
Earnings 5yr: $79,141
Debt: $26,094
Curriculum and Instruction.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,926
Earnings 5yr: $65,604
Debt: N/A
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,083
Earnings 5yr: $69,716
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,430
Earnings 5yr: $70,586
Debt: $36,305
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,529
Earnings 5yr: $66,717
Debt: N/A
Hospitality Administration/Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,413
Earnings 5yr: $47,010
Debt: $28,491
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,024
Earnings 5yr: $59,472
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,315
Earnings 5yr: $62,229
Debt: N/A
Criminology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,989
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $23,437
Psychology, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,286
Earnings 5yr: $55,534
Debt: N/A
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,948
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,649
Earnings 5yr: $52,196
Debt: N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,616
Earnings 5yr: $47,095
Debt: $28,202
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$12,641
In-State Tuition$12,705
Out-of-State Tuition$12,705
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
55%
Pell Grants
22%
Take Loans
43%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$43,562
+5% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$45,799
Completion Signals
30%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
50%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$135/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
25%
Men75%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 25% men and 75% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
50%
Part-Time Share
35%
Avg Family Income
$33,141
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