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National Louis University Science & Tech Programs

National Louis University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Chicago, IL. A Major City Center offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

National Louis University Rankings

National Louis University has earned the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#51 of 188	State — Illinois
Overall Quality	#175 of 719	Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality	#1082 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is National Louis University?

Get in touch with National Louis University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	122 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
Phone:	8004435522
Website:	www.nl.edu/
Admissions:	www.nl.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.nl.edu/tuition-and-aid/

How Do I Get Into National Louis University?

You can apply to National Louis University online at: www.nl.edu/apply-now/

National Louis University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for National Louis University

This is what National Louis University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into National Louis University?

National Louis University has an acceptance rate of 95%, which means it is highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 18% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at National Louis University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,689	1,585	94%
Women	2,374	2,277	96%

Can I Afford National Louis University?

The average net price after aid at National Louis University is $16,157. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$12,420
In-State Fees	$825
Out-of-State Tuition	$12,420
Out-of-State Fees	$825
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$13,245
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$13,245

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 17% of students at National Louis University receive some form of financial aid (718 students).

Approximately 83% of students at National Louis University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $15,461 per student.

55% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,291.

Student Loan Debt

22% of National Louis University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $9,786 per year.

National Louis University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 5,125 students enrolled at National Louis University. National Louis University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 4,100 undergraduate students at National Louis University, approximately 25% are male and 75% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of National Louis University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	82
Black or African American	893
Hispanic	2,021
White	569
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	73
Non-Resident	262

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at National Louis University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Illinois	608
Indiana	9
Wisconsin	5
Missouri	4
California	2

Additionally, approximately 6.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

National Louis University Graduate Student Diversity

4,031 of National Louis University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at National Louis University, approximately 19% are male and 81% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of National Louis University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	157
Black or African American	854
Hispanic	818
White	1,584
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	137
Non-Resident	225

Online Learning at National Louis University

National Louis University provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

584 undergraduate students at National Louis University took at least one online class — of those, 2,489 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 494 students took at least one online class and 2,659 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at National Louis University

National Louis University offers 13 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

National Louis University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.