National-Louis University

122 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603

Website: National-Louis University

National-Louis University School Description

National-Louis University provides access to quality higher education that nurtures opportunity for students through innovation teaching, scholarships, community engagement, and service excellence.

National-Louis University

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National-Louis University (NLU) is a Chicago-based multi-campus institution with a history of preparing teachers and educational, business, and community leaders. NLU currently operates campuses in Chicago, Skokie, Lisle, Wheeling and Elgin, Illinois, as well as in Wisconsin, Florida, and Nowy S?cz, Poland. Many NLU courses and programs are also offered at-a-distance. The university practices multi-campus, at-a-distance, and cohort educational models for non-traditional students. NLU has helped transform and lead American education since its founding more than 120 years ago, when it played a key role in the American kindergarten movement and early childhood education.

History

National-Louis University started as Miss Harrison's Training School, which was founded in 1886 by Elizabeth Harrison to train "Kindergarteners," young women who began the early childhood education movement. The university's name was changed to the Chicago Kindergarten College (1893), the National Kindergarten College (1912) and then the National College of Education (1930). The National College of Education championed the concept of kindergarten teaching in America and was one of the first teacher's colleges in the country to offer a four-year program culminating in the bachelor of education degree. It was the first Illinois institution to offer the bachelor's degree for elementary teachers.

In 1990, National-Louis University united the respected name of National College of Education with that of trustee and benefactor Michael W. Louis. Louis’ significant gift—among the largest to private education in the state of Illinois—spearheaded the transition from college to university. NLU now encompasses three colleges—National College of Education, the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Management and Business. Together, they offer more than 60 academic programs, with degrees extending to the doctoral level.

Colleges

National-Louis University is composed of three colleges:

  • National College of Education - http://www.nl.edu/aboutnlu/nce.cfm
  • College of Arts and Sciences - http://www.nl.edu/aboutnlu/cas.cfm
  • College of Management and Business - http://www.nl.edu/aboutnlu/cmb.cfm

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
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Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Private
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Eagle
Nickname:
NLU

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
2,341
On Campus Housing:
Unavailable
Full Time Students:
81%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 17,725
Students Receiving Aid:
72%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 40
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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National-Louis University Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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National-Louis University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 81%
Part-Time 19%
Men vs. Women
Women 78%
Men 22%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 33%
African-American 31%
Other 23%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 100%
Out-of-State 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: No

National-Louis University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 17,725    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 17,685    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 40    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,905 28%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 3,199 33%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 3,353 50%  
Student Loans:
$ 4,414 61%  
Any Aid:
  72%  

National-Louis University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 56% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 3%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 19, Verbal: 22, Math: 13
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 22, Verbal: 24, Math: 19

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 40.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Not Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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