Need-based aid friendly
Significant share of students receive Pell Grants.
This school57%
National avg32%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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National Louis University
Chicago, IL
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$12,345
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,345
Avg On-Campus Living
$16,500
Avg Off-Campus Living
$13,950
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$28,845
Net price (after aid)$16,157
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$15,357
$30k – $48k$14,584
$48k – $75k$17,887
$75k – $110k$21,414
$110k+$25,279
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$45,799
Median debt at graduation$19,750
Est. monthly loan payment$209
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.3×Graduates earn about 2.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants57%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans47%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
37%
Freshman Retention
56%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Manageable graduate debt
$19.8k below avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Online & hybrid options
On-CampusHybrid
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$12.3k
Net price
$16.2k
below avg
Pell
57%
above avg
Median debt
$19.8k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$45.8k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
CommunicationsComputer ScienceSocial SciencesEngineeringArts & HumanitiesAgricultureBusinessHealth Sciences
Programs (15)
Communications
Public Relations
Computer Science
Software EngineeringData ScienceWeb Development
Social Sciences
Psychology
Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringChemical EngineeringElectrical Engineering
Arts & Humanities
Philosophy
Business
FinanceInformation SystemsManagement
Admissions
Acceptance rate
93%
SAT range
790 - 1024
ACT range
15 - 22
Campus & Student Life
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About National Louis University
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- Where is National Louis University located?
- National Louis University is located in Chicago, IL, in the United States.
- What type of institution is National Louis University?
- National Louis University is a private university based in IL. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at National Louis University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at National Louis University is approximately 93%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at National Louis University?
- National Louis University's published in-state tuition is approximately $12,345 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend National Louis University?
- National Louis University reports total enrollment of approximately 8,131 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about National Louis University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with National Louis University.
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