National Louis University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Chicago, Illinois with 4,406 undergraduates. It admits 95% of applicants, costs an average of $10,364 a year after grants and graduates 32% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
National Louis University acceptance rate and admissions
National Louis University admitted 95% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
National Louis University application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on National Louis University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
National Louis University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $13,020 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $21,785 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $10,364 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $10,364 a year after grants and scholarships, $11,421 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run National Louis University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
National Louis University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 32% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $52,883 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $15,708 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 30% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
National Louis University majors and what graduates earn
National Louis University awarded bachelor's degrees in 19 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from business analytics and operations research ($74,144).
All 19 majors at National Louis University
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business analytics and operations research | 40 | $60,439 | $74,144 | $23,000 |
| Health administration | 13 | $62,311 | $64,430 | $24,500 |
| Hospitality management | 12 | n/a | $61,413 | n/a |
| Criminology | 49 | $39,543 | $56,989 | $16,083 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 21 | $42,555 | $52,649 | $12,500 |
| Interdisciplinary studies, other | 61 | $51,643 | $52,616 | $20,138 |
| Teacher education by grade level | 287 | $44,252 | $46,398 | $19,644 |
| Human development and family studies | 48 | $45,215 | $45,388 | $20,271 |
| Psychology | 97 | $34,615 | n/a | $17,000 |
| Business administration | 78 | $45,764 | n/a | $15,662 |
| Computer and information sciences | 52 | n/a | n/a | $12,500 |
| Communication | 22 | $36,223 | n/a | $22,847 |
| Social work | 20 | $48,166 | n/a | $31,455 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Public health | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Business | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Management information systems | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at National Louis University
23 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 23 graduate programs
Trade and career programs at National Louis University
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 96 | $38,681 | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Associate degree | 66 | $38,541 | $45,609 | $12,083 |
| Culinary arts | Certificate | 25 | n/a | n/a | $9,500 |
Students and location
- 4,406 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 75% women, 25% men
- 17 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at National Louis University?
National Louis University admitted 95% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does National Louis University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $13,020. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $10,364 a year in 2024-25.
Is National Louis University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, National Louis University reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at National Louis University?
32% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do National Louis University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $52,883 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.