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National Louis University

Chicago, Illinois · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$43,562

Acceptance Rate

93%

Graduation Rate

35%

Annual Tuition

$12,345

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of National Louis University earn a median of $45,799 ten years after entry — 15% below the national median. Acceptance rate 93.1%, in-state tuition $12,345.

At a Glance

Total Students

4,100

Retention Rate

56%

Faculty Ratio

17

Financial Aid

47%

Median Debt

$19,750

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

National Louis University is a private, non-profit institution in Chicago with an acceptance rate of 93.1%. The university has a student population of 4,100. The in-state tuition is $12,345. Approximately 47.1% of students receive financial aid.

The university's graduation rate is 34.5%, with a retention rate of 56.4%. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $47,217. Five years after graduation, median earnings are $43,562, and ten years after graduation, median earnings are $45,799. The median debt for students is $19,750.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$47k

1 YEAR

$44k

5 YEARS

$46k

10 YEARS

Top 57% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, National Louis University alumni earn a median of $47,217. Five years after graduation, median earnings decrease to $43,562. Ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $45,799. The median debt for graduates is $19,750. Nearly half of the students, 47.1%, receive financial aid.

National Louis University has a low graduation rate of 34.5% and a retention rate of 56.4%. The university has an acceptance rate of 93.1% and a total student population of 4,100. The in-state tuition is $12,345.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 422 / yr
Median Salary $55,506

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Graduates 251 / yr
Median Salary $66,830

Educational Administration and Supervision

Graduates 191 / yr
Median Salary $101,086

Curriculum and Instruction

Graduates 176 / yr
Median Salary $61,839

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

Graduates 123 / yr
Median Salary $47,754

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 95 / yr
Median Salary $74,999

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

Graduates 94 / yr
Median Salary $38,765

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

Graduates 84 / yr
Median Salary $59,084

Culinary Arts and Related Services

Graduates 68 / yr
Median Salary $24,786

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Graduates 63 / yr
Median Salary $65,720

Special Education and Teaching

Graduates 61 / yr
Median Salary $57,644

Health and Medical Administrative Services

Graduates 59 / yr
Median Salary $74,124

Hospitality Administration/Management

Graduates 44 / yr
Median Salary $42,196

Psychology, General

Graduates 36 / yr
Median Salary $35,798

Criminology

Graduates 29 / yr
Median Salary $30,170

Human Resources Management and Services

Graduates 18 / yr
Median Salary $68,404

Human Services, General

Graduates 17 / yr
Median Salary $50,936

Social Work

Graduates 17 / yr
Median Salary $37,205

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Graduates 14 / yr
Median Salary $49,641

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Campus Location

Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL 60603

National Louis University is located in Chicago, Illinois. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

National Louis University has an acceptance rate of 93.1%.