National Louis University

National Louis University Overview

National Louis University is a private, nonprofit school in the urban setting of Chicago, Illinois. National Louis University was founded in 1886 and the school presently has around 7,325 students a year, including 3,617 undergrads.

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2022 National Louis University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Quarter
Overall Acceptance Rate	97%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	2.8
Tuition	$10,755
Percent of Need Met	43%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$18,689

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Is National Louis University a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can provide a sense of how competitive a school is.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a clearer view of what National Louis University offers and if the college might be a good fit for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for National Louis University

National Louis University is moderately difficult to get into. Around 97% of applicants get into National Louis University each year. Out of 3,983 applications received in 2022, 3,882 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at National Louis University

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at National Louis University, around 61% return for their sophomore year. 34% of National Louis University undergrads graduate within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook National Louis University Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with National Louis University directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

National Louis University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

For more information about National Louis University's endowment, check with the school directly. The school spends $5,753 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at National Louis University

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

National Louis University meets 43% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend National Louis University full-time are awarded $18,689 a year in financial aid, on average.

Students in the class of 2022 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $29,900 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at National Louis University.

Based on this information, is National Louis University the school for you? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is National Louis University a good school for you?

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Where is National Louis University?

National Louis University is located in the city of Chicago, Illinois.

If you want to see National Louis University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 41 to Chicago, or book a flight to the nearest airport, O'Hare International.

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