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National Louis University

Chicago, Illinois 60603

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

National Louis University is a private institution in Chicago with particular strength in health sciences and business.

A mid-sized campus of 4.1K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

37% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,799 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,157.

Established
1886
Motto
Sapientia Dignitas Temperantia
Type
Private university

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93%Acceptance
SAT Avg
4,100Students
17:1Student:Faculty
37%Grad Rate
$45,799Earnings 10yr
$16,157Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

National Louis University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate93.1%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

93.1%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$12,345
Books & Supplies$0
Total Cost of Attendance$25,350
Average Net Price$16,157
Median Debt at Graduation$19,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$209

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,357
$30–48K$14,584
$48–75K$17,887
$75–110K$21,414
$110K+$25,279

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,157

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

31

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (63)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,100
Gender Split
74% / 26%
Women / Men
First Generation
50%
Pell Grant Recipients
57%

Race & Ethnicity

White 15%
Black 21%
Hispanic 51%
Asian 3%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate36.9%
Freshman Retention56.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,562
8 Years$44,485
10 Years$45,799

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$47,400
Men
$62,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#293
Washington Monthly
#31

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112High

Estimated from IL state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Chicagopop. 2.7M
0 mi(0 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
81 mi(140 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
165 mi(286 min)

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