National Louis University
National Louis University is one of the eighty-two private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Illinois. The campus is located in an urban area, in Chicago.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 4,918 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 518 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 352 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 68%). Every year 50% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.National Louis University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $9,990, and fees were $450. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $9,990 and $450 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge City |
Number of Students4,918 |
Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate68% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 0 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1946 - Current |
Admission
86%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Neither required nor recommended |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $430/credit | |
In State Students | $430/credit | |
Out of State Students | $430/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $606/credit | |
In State Students | $606/credit | |
Out of State Students | $606/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $19,350 | $19,350 | $19,350 |
ADN | 70 | $30,100 | $30,100 | $30,100 |
BSN | 125 | $53,750 | $53,750 | $53,750 |
FNP | 50 | $30,300 | $30,300 | $30,300 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 93% of National Louis University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 84% | $4,815 |
Other Federal Grant | 27% | $279 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 81% | $4,324 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 3% | $6,459 |
Federal Student Loans | 19% | $3,885 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$15,319
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$14,961 |
$30,001 to $48,000$15,360 |
$48,001 to $75,000$17,250 |
$75,001 to $110,000$18,985 |
Over $110,000$24,158 |
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Student Population
1,883
Undergrads
3,035
Graduates
3,837
Women
1,081
Men
51%
Full-time
49%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
41% |
Hispanic |
25% |
Black/African American |
23% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
Asian |
3% |
Two or more races |
2% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Illinois state board of nursing.