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National Louis University

#26 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois
  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Wheeling, IL
  • 173 reviews
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      C+
    2. Value
      A-
    3. Diversity
      B
    4. Campus
      B+
    5. Athletics
      NG
    6. Party Scene
      B
    7. Professors
      C+
    8. Location
      A
    9. Dorms
      NG
    10. Campus Food
      NG
    11. Student Life
      A-
    12. Safety
      A-
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    National Louis is a private university located in Chicago, Illinois. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,250 undergraduate students. The National Louis acceptance rate is 86%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Management Sciences and Information Systems, and Healthcare Management. Graduating 50% of students, National Louis alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $38,200.
    About National Louis University...
    Athletic Division
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    Athletic Conference
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    Address
    1000 Capitol Drive
    Wheeling, IL 60090
    Website
    nl.edu/academics/harrisonprofessionalpathwaysprogram

    National Louis University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    86%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    —
    ACT Range
    —
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Neither required nor recommended
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    —

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $15,319/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $8,813/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    93%

    Academics

    Professors
    C+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    17:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    70%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.10 responses
    67%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.12 responses
    58%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.12 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      145 Graduates
    • Management Sciences and Information Systems
      104 Graduates
    • Healthcare Management
      36 Graduates
    • Public Administration
      34 Graduates
    • Psychology
      23 Graduates
    • Criminology
      22 Graduates
    • Child Care Provider
      21 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      18 Graduates
    • Business
      10 Graduates
    • Communications
      7 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,250Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    633
    Undergrads Over 25
    27%
    Pell Grant
    84%
    Varsity Athletes
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    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 7 responses
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    • Professional
      100%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $44,600/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    50%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    91%
    National
    83%
    82%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.11 responses
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    National Louis University Reviews

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    National Louis university is a very accommodating university! I firmly believe this institution definitely shows appreciation and importance to every individual attending. Class sizes are a minimal of 15 students which allows the instructor to interact with students and get to personally know them as well. It definitely makes an individual feel at home because being that it is a small class size- you meet all classmates and become comfortable with each other. Moreover, National Louis university is very diverse. It’s an amazing experience to meet new people and as you build friendships- you learn about each other other cultures! I wouldn’t change anything from this university, I believe they operate very well!
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    Because I am a new college freshman- it is really hard to find the perfect college and fit for a senior graduate that has to desperately make a change in life. To me, NLU was the one. I knew in myself that I waned to move out and begin my pathway but for now, I was just not ready. It was too soon and ?I was not ready to be home sick. Thankfully, I can do NLU at the campus in Wheeling that is about 30 minutes away and the last two years I can move to Chicago and begin my adventure. Nevertheless, NLU is such a heart-warming, welcoming, friendly school that brings such a positive enviornment, which I truly love. Something I would change about them would be to not be so quiet. NLU is such a great school an they don't spread the word as much.
    Overall, I've only been here for two years but the content I've learned so far has been helpful. Instructors are willing to assist with anyone who has trouble in the coursework. The coursework is average and easy to understand. just complete your homework on time and you won't have trouble on any assignments. There are a lot of resources to use if you are having trouble understanding the work. The only problem I have is there are no official athletics at this school. This could be due to no gym in the school.