National Louis University
Chicago, Illinois 60603
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
53.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.4%/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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (63)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
56%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History National Louis University (NLU) began in 1886, when Elizabeth Harrison founded the school to train "Kindergarteners", young women teachers who began the early childhood education movement.
- •In 1954, the university's graduate school was accredited to offer masters and doctorate level degrees.
- •In 1990, National Louis united the name of National College of Education with that of trustee and benefactor Michael W.
- •In 1999, the historic 22-story Peoples Gas Building at 122 S.
- •Michigan Avenue in Chicago's Downtown, built in 1910, became the flagship location of NLU.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from IL state average + large city premium