National Louis University: Review & Facts

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National Louis University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 7,525 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1886 and is one of the 53 colleges located in Chicago, Illinois.

Academic Offerings

At National Louis University you can obtain your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
54
National Louis University implements a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 54 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Management, Psychology, Work and Family Studies, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at National Louis University is relatively low at 61% (way below Illinois average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
61%
Bad
The graduation rate at National Louis University is low: 33%.

Student to faculty ratio at National Louis University is pretty decent - 15:1. Read more details regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are slightly high, around $13,500 annually. The additional fees at National Louis University beyond tuition are roughly $900; this makes it a total of $14,400 a year.

Read the details about National Louis University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
92%
As reported in recent data, 3,181 applications were submitted and 2,928 were accepted, so it is very easy to enroll at this school.

National Louis University might accept dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at National Louis University is $40.00. The graduate application fee is $40.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to National Louis University and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (800) 443-5522 or check National Louis University Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
B-
Dicey
National Louis University offers a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at National Louis University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
Unfortunately, there is no on-campus housing at National Louis University.

Based on the college crime data, National Louis University appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

National Louis University Location and Address

Postal Address:
National Louis University
122 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, Illinois
60603, USA
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