National Louis University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,776

2.66% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$15,724

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

93.1%

4,145 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

8,270

56.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

36.9%

184 Graduates

About

National Louis University is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at National Louis University were Early Childhood Education & Teaching (162 degrees awarded), Curriculum & Instruction (160 degrees), and General Special Education & Teaching (90 degrees).

In 2023, 2,095 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at National Louis University. 80.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 19.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (757 degrees), 1.21 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (624 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at National Louis University is $13,776, which is $−17,227 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at National Louis University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,071 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at National Louis University is $13,776, which is $17,228 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,724.

In 2023, 84% of undergraduate students attending National Louis University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,776

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at National Louis University was $13,776. The cost of tuition at National Louis University is $−17,228 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of National Louis University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,724

2023 Value

6.47%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 National Louis University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,724. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of National Louis University grew by 6.47%.

This chart compares the average net price of National Louis University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,500

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at National Louis University was of $13,500 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

This chart compares the average student costs at National Louis University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at National Louis University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 5.62% with respect to 2022, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at National Louis University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at National Louis University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2071 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

National Louis University received 4,145 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 30.3% annual growth. Out of those 4,145 applicants, 3,860 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 93.1% acceptance rate.

There were 8,270 students enrolled at National Louis University in 2023.

National Louis University has an overall enrollment yield of 20.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

93.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

3,860

Accepted Out of 4,145

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of National Louis University was 93.1% (3,860 admissions from 4,145 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 92%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 30.3%, while admissions grew by 31.8%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of National Louis University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at National Louis University in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

National Louis University had a total enrollment of 8,270 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at National Louis University is 4,656 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,614. This means that 56.3% of students enrolled at National Louis University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at National Louis University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 36.2% Hispanic or Latino, 28.5% White, 20.2% Black or African American, 3.13% Asian, 2.07% Two or More Races, 0.181% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0363% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at National Louis University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (37.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (17.7%) and Black or African American Female (15.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.8%), followed by Black or African American Female (18.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (18.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

56.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at National Louis University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,270 students. The full-time enrollment at National Louis University is 4,656 and the part-time enrollment is 3,614. This means that 56.3% of students enrolled at National Louis University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at National Louis University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

56%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at National Louis University was 56%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), National Louis University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at National Louis University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
2,993 enrolled students
White
2,359 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,671 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at National Louis University is 36.2% Hispanic or Latino, 28.5% White, 20.2% Black or African American, 3.13% Asian, 2.07% Two or More Races, 0.181% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0363% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 481 students (5.82%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,263 more women than men received degrees from National Louis University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at National Louis University is white (757 degrees awarded). There were 1.21 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (624 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at National Louis University is Early Childhood Education & Teaching (162 degrees awarded), followed by Curriculum & Instruction (160 degrees) and General Special Education & Teaching (90 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at National Louis University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (1,006 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (92 degrees), and Psychology (277 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at National Louis University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,587,564 people), Secondary school teachers (494,066 people), Education administrators (305,369 people), Social workers, all other (267,570 people), and Special education teachers (229,380 people).

The most specialized majors at National Louis University in 2023 are Education (1,006 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (92 degrees), Psychology (277 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (127 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (61 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at National Louis University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at National Louis University are Education (1,006 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (92 degrees), Psychology (277 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (127 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (61 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at National Louis University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,055,575 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (379,452 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (320,752 people), Individual & family services (270,057 people), and Outpatient care centers (241,187 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by National Louis University.

Most Common (2023)

Early Childhood Education & Teaching
162 degrees awarded
Curriculum & Instruction
160 degrees awarded
General Special Education & Teaching
90 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at National Louis University was Early Childhood Education & Teaching with 162 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at National Louis University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

416

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,679

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 416 degrees were awarded to men at National Louis University, which is 0.248 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,679).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at National Louis University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 51 degrees were awarded to men at National Louis University in Culinary Arts & Chef Training, which is 1.06 times more than the 48 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 265 degrees were awarded to men at National Louis University in Early Childhood Education & Teaching, which is 13.9 times more than the 19 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 19% of students graduating from National Louis University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at National Louis University is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
757 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
624 degrees awarded
Black or African American
463 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at National Louis University is white (757 degrees awarded). There were 1.21 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (624 degrees).

5.16% of degree recipients (108 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
601 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
491 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
403 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at National Louis University is white female (601 degrees awarded). There were 1.22 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (491 degrees).

Operations

National Louis University has an endowment valued at nearly $59.2M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.38M (9.09%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, National Louis University had a total salary expenditure of 110M. National Louis University employs 115 Assistant professors, 55 Associate professors and 18 Professors. Most academics at National Louis University are Female Assistant professor (87), Female Associate professor (39), and Male Assistant professor (28).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at National Louis University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 226 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 95 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 47 employees.

Endowment

$59.2M

2023 Endowment

29.5%

growth from 2022

National Louis University has an endowment valued at about $59.2M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of National Louis University grew 29.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $375M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at National Louis University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$60M

2023 Salaries

5.17%

growth from 2022

In 2023, National Louis University paid a median of $60M in salaries, which represents 54.5% of their overall expenditure ($110M) and a 5.17% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.49% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.9% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$14.3M

Instructional Salaries

198

Number of Employees

In 2023, National Louis University paid a total of $14.3M to 198 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

115 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

226 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at National Louis University were Assistant professor with 115 employees, Associate professor with 55 employees, and Professor with 18 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at National Louis University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 226 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 95 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 47 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at National Louis University was Female Assistant professor with 87 employees, Female Associate professor with 39 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 28 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at National Louis University.

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