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National Louis University

Chicago, IL · City · 4,406 students
HSI
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Medium (3k–10k)
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Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Chicago, IL, 60603 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
MDW · Chicago Midway
9 mi away
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Cost
Cost of attendance
$24,154
Avg net price
$12,641
Tuition
$12,705
Books & supplies
$0/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$12,462
$30–48k
$11,567
$48–75k
$12,996
$75–110k
$15,447
$110k+
$17,956
Admissions
Admit rate
95%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

National Louis University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
33%
1st-yr retention
50%
Transfer-out rate
13%
Consumer completion
47%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
33%
Transferred
20%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
46%
Median earnings (6yr)
$43,562
Median earnings (10yr)
$45,799
Median debt
$19,750
Monthly loan payment
$209
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$23,084
Debt (90th percentile)
$32,208
Student Body
Men 25%Women 75%
17
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students  ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
55%
First-generation
50%
Median family income
$24,269
Independent students
68%
Veterans
2%
Avg age at entry
30.0
Part-time students
35%
Race & ethnicity
White
14%
Hispanic
50%
Black
22%
Asian
2%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
6%
Unknown
4%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$43,562
10 years after entry
$45,799
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods171
Criminology67
Business Administration, Management and Operations59
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services56
Psychology, General54
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other52
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods52
Computer and Information Sciences, General47
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other28
Health and Medical Administrative Services25
Hospitality Administration/Management22
Communication and Media Studies20
Social Work19
Culinary Arts and Related Services14
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology1
Business/Commerce, General1
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Institutional
Endowment
$73M
Classification
Doctoral/Professional
Full-time faculty
98%
Avg faculty salary
$6,891/mo
Instructional spend/student
$5,908
Federal loan rate
22%

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