National Louis University
About
National Louis University (NLU), located in the heart of downtown Chicago, is widely recognized for its historic legacy in teacher preparation through the renowned National College of Education and its acclaimed Kendall College of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management. The university fosters a highly diverse, supportive, and career-focused campus culture tailored to both traditional undergraduates and adult learners who value flexibility, commuting convenience, and real-world application. What truly sets NLU apart is its innovative Harrison Professional Pathways program, which offers highly affordable, structured bachelor’s degrees paired with personalized success coaching to seamlessly guide students into the Chicago workforce.
Wikipedia:National Louis University (NLU) is a private university with its main campus in Chicago, Illinois, United States. NLU enrolls undergraduate and graduate students in more than 60 programs across its four colleges. It has locations throughout the Chicago metropolitan area as well as a regional campus in Tampa, Florida, where it serves students from 13 counties in that state's central region.
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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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