National Louis University

Philadelphia
, IL 19107

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https://www.nl.edu/
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Main telephone 888-658-8632
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Public or private Private
Type of school University
Date founded 1886
Degrees offered Certificate or diploma, Bachelor's, Master's, First professional, Doctorate, Other advanced degrees
School accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Setting Urban (in a large city)
Campus size 12 acres
County Cook
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Number of full time, freshmen men 254
Number of full time, freshmen women 464
Total number of full time freshmen 718
Number of part time, freshmen men 19
Number of part time, freshmen women 53
Total number of part time freshmen 72
Total number of freshmen men 273
Total number of freshmen women 517
Total number of freshmen 790
Number of full time, undergraduate men 810
Number of full time, undergraduate women 1,908
Total number of full time undergraduates 2,718
Number of part time, undergraduate men 289
Number of part time, undergraduate women 1,235
Total number of part time undergraduates 1,524
Total number of undergraduate males 1,099
Total number of undergraduate females 3,143
Total number of undergraduate students 4,242
Total enrollment 4,242
American Indian/Alaskan Native Less than 1%
Asian 2%
Black 21%
Hispanic 51%
White 14%
Race/ethnicity unknown 3%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.
Number of states and territories represented 31
Percentage of students from outside the US 4%
Percentage of students 25 or older 40%
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Tuition year 2024-2025
In-state tuition $11,880
Out-of-state tuition $11,880
Fees $825
Undergraduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2024-2025 academic year.)
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Financial aid contact person Janet Jazwiec
Financial aid contact title Assistant Director of Student Finance
Financial aid contact e-mail Email
Financial aid phone 847-947-5453
Financial aid office website Find more information on this website
Scholarship list website Find more information on this website
Submit these forms FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Application deadline (for fall term) March 1
Loans
Federal PLUS loans (for parents) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) Yes
Need-based scholarships and grants
Federal Pell Grants Yes
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Yes
Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
State-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
Merit-based scholarships and grants
School-sponsored scholarships in academics Yes
Student employment
Work study Yes
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Admissions contact e-mail Email
Admissions phone (local) 888-658-8632 Ext 8632
Electronic application website Find more information on this website
For incoming students Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted)
Number of male applicants 1,826
Number of male applicants accepted 1,653
Number of male applicants who enrolled 273
Number of female applicants 2,319
Number of female applicants accepted 2,207
Number of female applicants who enrolled 517
Total number of applicants 4,145
Total number of applicants accepted 3,860
Total number of applicants who enrolled 790
Fall* application deadline Continuous
Notification date for fall transfer applicants Continuous
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.
Online application available Find more information on this website
Submit these items:
High school GPA (minimum) 2.0
High school GPA Required for all students
High school transcript or GED certificate Required for all students
Interview Recommended, but not required
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general Yes
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject Yes
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) Yes
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year 56%
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Certificate or diploma Yes
Bachelor's Yes
Master's Yes
First professional Yes
Doctorate Yes
Other advanced degrees Yes
Academic calendar Quarters
Number of faculty on campus 657
Student faculty ratio 17:1
Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree 180 quarter hours
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements Yes
Internship requirement Depends on major
Math or science requirement Yes
Senior project requirement Depends on major
Evenings Yes
On-line/distance learning Yes
Part time Yes
Summer school Yes
Weekends Yes
Graduate courses open to undergraduates Yes
Student-designed major Yes
Advanced Placement Yes
External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) Yes
International Baccalaureate Yes
Internships Yes
Computers on campus for student use Yes (150)
Computer lab available to students Yes
Computer network can be accessed from off campus Yes
Discount computer purchase plan available Yes
Online registration for classes Yes
Main library name NLU Library
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Drama or theater groups Yes
Newspaper Yes
National or local fraternities Yes
National or local sororities Yes
Number of student clubs and associations with open membership 27
Largest clubs and organizations on campus Black Student Union, Exuberance, Student Wellness Ambassador Team, Educators Rising, Built by Womxn
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School owns or operates housing Yes
Highest year that students are required to live on campus Not required
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Remedial education courses Yes
Low-cost health insurance Yes
Psychological counseling Yes
Orientation Yes
Services for students with learning disabilities Yes
24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus Yes
Campus patrolled by trained security personnel Yes
Late night transport service Yes
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Career counseling Yes
Career library Yes
Job bank Yes
Job fairs Yes
Job interviews Yes
On campus recruitment by employers Yes
Placement assistance Yes
Résumé preparation assistance Yes
Résumé referral to employers Yes
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Grad admissions contact person Richard Yaconis
Grad admissions contact title VP of Enrollment and Marketing
Grad admissions contact e-mail address Email
Grad admissions contact phone (local) 888-658-8632 Ext 8632
Number of undergraduate men 1,099
Number of undergraduate women 3,143
Total number of undergraduate students 4,242
Total enrollment 4,242
Tuition year 2023-2024
Full time costs are based on x units per year 18 credit hours
In-state tuition* $11,700
Out-of-state tuition* $11,700
Fees $525
* Tuition may vary by program
Graduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 18 credit hours per year.)
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