NLU Description

National-Louis University has a rich tradition of innovative education. Elizabeth Harrison, who revolutionized early childhood education in the United States by teaching kindergarten instructors, founded the school in 1886.

Today, the university remains dedicated to serving the greater good, offering academic programs in Education, Health Care Leadership, and Human Services, in addition to Liberal Arts and Business. The school’s academics include undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral studies.

In particular, National-Louis’ doctoral programs emphasize the school’s commitment to education. Some of the specialized subjects you can study include:

* Disability and Equity in Education
* Adult and Continuing Education
* Community College Leadership
* Curriculum & Social Inquiry
* Educational Leadership
* Educational Psychology/Human Learning & Development
* Reading & Language

This wide array of offerings is part of a comprehensive and progressive approach to teaching. National-Louis seeks to train teachers who develop supportive and mutually beneficial learning communities, and who actively search for solutions to educational problems.

National-Louis University’s main campus is located in Chicago, but it has six satellite campuses scattered throughout Illinois and Wisconsin, as well as one in Nowy S?cz, Poland. The school also offers distance learning for those who can’t attend classes in person.

Quick Facts

Location

Midwest

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Private

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Eagle

Nickname

NLU

Website

www.nl.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

No

In-State Tuition

$18,175

Out-of-State Tuition

$18,175

Selectivity

Highly Selective

Enrollment

7,405

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NLU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
2,341
Freshman Class
5
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
7,405

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
31%
Graduate
69%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
80%
Part-Time
20%

Gender of Students

Women
80%
Men
20%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
31%
Asian
2%
Caucasian
33%
Latino
11%
Other
23%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%