National Louis University

Chicago, Illinois

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1886Large citySEVP certified

About

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. Since its founding in 1886, NLU has played a historic role in the education sector. Its founders helped start the National Kindergarten Movement, helped inaugurate the National Parent Teacher Association (PTA), and promoted the importance of academic and professional training in early childhood education theory and practice.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$13,020
Estimated total for international students: US$21,785

Net price calculatornl.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 4,406
Graduate students: 4,444
International undergraduates: 6%
Students per teacher: 17 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 95%

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 32%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$52,883

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (69)

Bachelor's degrees25 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication and Media StudiesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminologyCulinary Arts and Related ServicesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic Administration and Social Service Professions, OtherPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Master's degrees21 subjects

Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCurriculum and InstructionEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchEducational/Instructional Media DesignEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesHuman Services, GeneralMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic Policy AnalysisRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Doctoral degrees7 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCurriculum and InstructionEducational Administration and SupervisionEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)2 subjects

Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyEducational Administration and Supervision

Associate's degrees1 subject

Culinary Arts and Related Services

Undergraduate certificates4 subjects

Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCulinary Arts and Related ServicesHealth and Medical Administrative Services

Graduate certificates9 subjects

Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCurriculum and InstructionEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPsychology, GeneralTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.