National Louis Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 95.05%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $13,245
- Tuition is relatively affordable compared to national averages for private institutions.
Student Population at National Louis:
- Total Enrollment: 8,915, including 5,148 online students
- 4,471 Undergraduate, 4,444 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 22% men, 78% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 30%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 1%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 50%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 104 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 32 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 51 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
National Louis Overview
National Louis University (National Louis) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Chicago, IL. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The National Louis's tuition & fees is $13,245 for the academic year 2024-2025. 83% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $15,461.
The school has a total enrollment of 8,915 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
National Louis's acceptance rate is 95.05% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 18.41%.
National Louis ranked 306th in National Universities and 46th in Illinois Colleges rankings. National Louis University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of National Louis University is $13,245. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $13,453.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $12,015 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $14,804.
| Undergraduate | $13,245 |
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| Graduate | $13,453 |
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| Undergraduate | $12,015 |
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| Graduate | $14,804 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
National Louis University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at National Louis
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | No |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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