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 about National-Louis University
Location
Midwest
Setting
Large City Setting
Type
Private
Size
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Eagle
Nickname
NLU
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
No
Selectivity
Open Admissions
In-State Tuition
$18,895
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,895
Retention Rate
25%
Enrollment
7,015
Year Established
1886
NLU Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 2,341
- Freshman Class
- 126
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 7,015
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 33%
- Graduate
- 67%
Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students
- Full-Time
- 8%
- Part-Time
- 92%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 54%
- Men
- 46%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 31%
- Asian
- 2%
- Caucasian
- 33%
- Latino
- 11%
- Other
- 23%
International Students
- International
- 0%
- Domestic
- 100%
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