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National - Louis University (NLU)
- 122 S Michigan Ave
- Chicago, IL 60603
- OPEID College Code: 00173300
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- General Phone: (847) 475-1100
- President: Richard Pappas
- Website: www.nl.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 7,405
- College Alias: NLU
Basic Information
- 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
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - NLU Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- 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 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 15 | 46 | 61 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 14 (93%) | 43 (93%) | 57 (93%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 5 (36%) | 17 (40%) | 22 (39%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 8 | 36% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 16 | 23 |
| ACT ® English | 15 | 24 |
| ACT ® Math | 15 | 23 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 72%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 61% | 28% | 33% | 50% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,138 | $3,586 | $4,431 | $2,638 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.9% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Number in Default | 67 | 52 | 37 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,507 | 3,041 | 2,577 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $17,725 | $17,685 | $16,875 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $17,725 | $17,685 | $16,875 |
| Books and Supplies | $992 | $992 | $992 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,373 | $9,048 | $8,717 |
| Other Expenses | $3,892 | $3,750 | $3,613 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,424 | $3,750 | $3,180 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $18,717 | $18,677 | $17,867 |
| Out of State | $18,717 | $18,677 | $17,867 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $31,982 | $31,475 | $30,197 |
| Out of State | $31,982 | $31,475 | $30,197 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $22,141 | $21,977 | $21,047 |
| Out of State | $22,141 | $21,977 | $21,047 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 7,405 Undergraduate: 2,341 Graduate: 5,064
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,619 Female: 5,786
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 537 Female: 1,804
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,082 Female: 3,982
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,866 Part-Time: 4,539
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,687 Part-Time: 654
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,179 Part-Time: 3,885
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1 | 0.01% |
| American Indian | 20 | 0.3% |
| Black | 1,440 | 19% |
| Asian | 190 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 709 | 10% |
| White | 3,899 | 53% |
| Unknown | 1,146 | 15% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 18 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 22 | 0.3% |
| Ages 20-21 | 76 | 1% |
| Ages 22-24 | 848 | 11% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,808 | 24% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,218 | 16% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,090 | 15% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,481 | 20% |
| Ages 50-65 | 828 | 11% |
| Age Over 65 | 16 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,160 | 629 | 531 |
| Faculty Status | 762 | 254 | 508 |
| Tenured Faculty | 116 | 116 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 762 | 254 | 508 |
| Primarily Instruction | 762 | 254 | 508 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 87 | 87 | - |
| Other Professionals | 134 | 128 | 6 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 177 | 160 | 17 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 141 | 132 | 9 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 21 | 16 | 5 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,818 (246) | $57,528 (80) | $53,512 (166) |
| Professor | $77,027 (35) | $78,592 (18) | $75,370 (17) |
| Associate Professor | $59,000 (66) | $57,548 (19) | $59,587 (47) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,819 (121) | $48,916 (38) | $48,775 (83) |
| Instructor | $38,968 (22) | $43,613 (4) | $37,936 (18) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $64,875 (8) | $55,725 (3) | $70,364 (5) |
| Professor | $133,110 (1) | - (-) | $133,110 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $63,299 (2) | - (-) | $63,299 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,816 (3) | $54,128 (2) | $47,194 (1) |
| Instructor | $51,920 (2) | $58,920 (1) | $44,919 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,764 (254) | $57,097 (83) | $53,631 (171) |
| Professor | $77,913 (36) | $78,592 (18) | $77,233 (18) |
| Associate Professor | $58,788 (68) | $57,548 (19) | $59,269 (49) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,664 (124) | $48,684 (40) | $48,654 (84) |
| Instructor | $39,261 (24) | $44,532 (5) | $37,873 (19) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 12% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 9% |
| Female | 13% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 17% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| White | 65% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 5% |
| 5 Years | 10% |
| 6 Years | 12% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 11 | 19 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
