NATIONAL - LOUIS UNIVERSITY (NLU)
- 122 S Michigan Ave
- Chicago, IL 60603
- OPEID College Code: 00173300
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- General Phone: (800) 443-5522
- Interim President: George Litman
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 6,385
- College Alias: NLU
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National - Louis University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Website
- www.nl.edu

- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
Accreditation
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Doctoral, Professional Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Majority Graduate/Professional
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.nl.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 11 | 16 | 27 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1 (9%) | 8 (50%) | 9 (33%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1 (100%) | 4 (50%) | 5 (56%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 2 | 40% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | - | - |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: NLU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 75%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 25% | 50% | 50% | 75% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $9,500 | $3,929 | $3,438 | $2,057 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.1% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| Number in Default | 76 | 76 | 67 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,405 | 2,565 | 3,507 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $18,175 | $17,725 | $17,725 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $18,175 | $17,725 | $17,725 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $18,175 | $17,725 | $17,725 |
| Books and Supplies | $975 | $992 | $992 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,725 | $9,725 | $9,373 |
| Other Expenses | $4,038 | $4,038 | $3,892 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,553 | $4,038 | $3,424 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $19,150 | $18,717 | $18,717 |
| In-State | $19,150 | $18,717 | $18,717 |
| Out of State | $19,150 | $18,717 | $18,717 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $32,913 | $32,480 | $31,982 |
| In-State | $32,913 | $32,480 | $31,982 |
| Out of State | $32,913 | $32,480 | $31,982 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $22,703 | $22,270 | $22,141 |
| In-State | $22,703 | $22,270 | $22,141 |
| Out of State | $22,703 | $22,270 | $22,141 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 6,385 Undergraduate: 1,472 Graduate: 4,913
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,388 Female: 4,997
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 313 Female: 1,159
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,075 Female: 3,838
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,924 Part-Time: 4,461
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,023 Part-Time: 449
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 901 Part-Time: 4,012
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 2 | 0.03% |
| American Indian | 14 | 0.2% |
| Black | 1,164 | 18% |
| Asian | 167 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 564 | 9% |
| White | 3,516 | 55% |
| Unknown | 958 | 15% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 8 | 0.1% |
| Ages 20-21 | 52 | 0.8% |
| Ages 22-24 | 687 | 11% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,663 | 26% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,078 | 17% |
| Ages 35-39 | 832 | 13% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,291 | 20% |
| Ages 50-65 | 717 | 11% |
| Age Over 65 | 12 | 0.2% |
| Age Unknown | 45 | 0.7% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 943 | 595 | 348 |
| Faculty Status | 588 | 256 | 332 |
| Tenured Faculty | 117 | 117 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 583 | 251 | 332 |
| Primarily Instruction | 332 | - | 332 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 78 | 78 | - |
| Other Professionals | 119 | 114 | 5 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 163 | 152 | 11 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 134 | 129 | 5 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 17 | 14 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $53,757 (241) | $55,423 (80) | $52,930 (161) |
| Professor | $71,178 (41) | $77,401 (17) | $66,770 (24) |
| Associate Professor | $56,747 (66) | $61,787 (22) | $54,227 (44) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,100 (114) | $43,251 (35) | $50,249 (79) |
| Instructor | $40,425 (20) | $40,817 (6) | $40,257 (14) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $67,430 (10) | $59,437 (4) | $72,759 (6) |
| Professor | $136,280 (1) | - (-) | $136,280 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $65,231 (2) | - (-) | $65,231 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,850 (5) | $59,437 (4) | $46,500 (1) |
| Instructor | $51,361 (1) | - (-) | $51,361 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $53,814 (251) | $55,099 (84) | $53,167 (167) |
| Professor | $72,138 (42) | $77,401 (17) | $68,559 (25) |
| Associate Professor | $56,648 (68) | $61,787 (22) | $54,190 (46) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,034 (119) | $43,803 (39) | $50,096 (80) |
| Instructor | $40,501 (21) | $40,817 (6) | $40,375 (15) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 25%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 15% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 5% |
| Female | 19% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 38% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 25% |
| White | 29% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 7% |
| 5 Years | 9% |
| 6 Years | 15% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 4 | 11 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009