National Louis University
Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit · 4,406 undergrads (small, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $12,462 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $11,567 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $12,996 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $15,447 |
| Over $110,000 | $17,956 |
| All incomes (average) | $12,641 |
Sticker tuition: $12,705 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 95%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 55%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 30%
- Freshman retention
- 50%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $45,799
- Median debt at graduation
- $19,750
- International undergrads
- 210 (5%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Education27%
Health & Nursing17%
Business13%
Psychology6%
Computer Science6%
Social Sciences3%
Communications & Media2%
Criminal Justice1%
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