National Louis University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,419

2021 Average Net Price

$14,665

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.55%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

97%

1,518 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

7,315

57.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

33.8%

27 Graduates

About

National Louis University is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at National Louis University were Curriculum & Instruction (198 degrees awarded), Early Childhood Education & Teaching (176 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (138 degrees).

In 2021, 2,175 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at National Louis University. 78.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 21.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (748 degrees), 1.23 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (610 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at National Louis University is $13,419, which is $−15,573 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at National Louis University is $13,419, which is $−15,573 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,665.

In 2021, 87% of undergraduate students attending National Louis University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 35% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,419

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at National Louis University was $13,419. The cost of tuition at National Louis University is $−15,573 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

This chart compares the tuition costs of National Louis University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,665

2021 Value

0.704%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 National Louis University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,665. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of National Louis University grew by 0.704%.

This chart compares the average net price of National Louis University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,500

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at National Louis University was of $13,500 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

This chart compares the average student costs at National Louis University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at National Louis University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 6.1% with respect to 2020, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at National Louis University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.55%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at National Louis University was 1.55%, which represents 28 out of the 1801 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

National Louis University received 1,518 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 61.9% annual growth. Out of those 1,518 applicants, 1,473 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 97% acceptance rate.

There were 7,315 students enrolled at National Louis University in 2021.

National Louis University has an overall enrollment yield of 37.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

97%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,473

Accepted Out of 1,518

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of National Louis University was 97% (1,473 admissions from 1,518 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 97.5%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 61.9%, while admissions declined by −62.1%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of National Louis University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

National Louis University had a total enrollment of 7,315 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at National Louis University is 4,201 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,114. This means that 57.4% of students enrolled at National Louis University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at National Louis University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 35.9% Hispanic or Latino, 31.6% White, 18.7% Black or African American, 2.69% Asian, 2.12% Two or More Races, 0.178% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.041% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at National Louis University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (42.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (17.6%) and Black or African American Female (12%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.9%), followed by Black or African American Female (18.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (17%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

57.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at National Louis University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,315 students. The full-time enrollment at National Louis University is 4,201 and the part-time enrollment is 3,114. This means that 57.4% of students enrolled at National Louis University are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at National Louis University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

61%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at National Louis University was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), National Louis University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at National Louis University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
2,628 enrolled students
White
2,312 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,367 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at National Louis University is 35.9% Hispanic or Latino, 31.6% White, 18.7% Black or African American, 2.69% Asian, 2.12% Two or More Races, 0.178% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.041% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 542 students (7.41%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 1,227 more women than men received degrees from National Louis University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at National Louis University is white (748 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (610 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at National Louis University is Curriculum & Instruction (198 degrees awarded), followed by Early Childhood Education & Teaching (176 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (138 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at National Louis University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are EDUCATION. (1,158 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (102 degrees), and Psychology (269 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at National Louis University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,766,016 people), Secondary school teachers (434,931 people), Education administrators (310,815 people), Social workers, all other (270,223 people), and Other managers (212,004 people).

The most specialized majors at National Louis University in 2021 are EDUCATION. (1,158 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (102 degrees), Psychology (269 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (75 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (86 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at National Louis University are Surgeons, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at National Louis University are EDUCATION. (1,158 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (102 degrees), Psychology (269 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (75 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (86 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at National Louis University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,122,214 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (409,240 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (397,948 people), Individual & family services (281,579 people), and Outpatient care centers (247,386 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by National Louis University.

Most Common (2021)

Curriculum & Instruction
198 degree-majors awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
176 degree-majors awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
138 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at National Louis University was Curriculum & Instruction with 198 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at National Louis University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

474

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,701

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 474 degrees were awarded to men at National Louis University, which is 0.279 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,701).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at National Louis University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 55 degrees were awarded to men at National Louis University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.948 times less than the 58 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 305 degrees were awarded to men at National Louis University in Early Childhood Education & Teaching, which is 30.5 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

22%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 11% of students graduating from National Louis University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 22% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 33% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at National Louis University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
748 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
610 degrees awarded
Black or African American
451 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at National Louis University is white (748 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (610 degrees).

9.43% of degree recipients (205 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
572 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
474 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
376 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at National Louis University is white female (572 degrees awarded). There were 1.21 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (474 degrees).

Operations

National Louis University has an endowment valued at nearly $44.9M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 8.06M (18%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, National Louis University had a total salary expenditure of 104M. National Louis University employs 115 Assistant professors, 51 Associate professors and 15 Professors. Most academics at National Louis University are Female Assistant professor (83), Female Associate professor (37), and Male Assistant professor (32).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at National Louis University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 169 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 107 employees, and Management with 55 employees.

Endowment

$44.9M

2021 Endowment

29.8%

growth from 2020

National Louis University has an endowment valued at about $44.9M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of National Louis University grew 29.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $343M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at National Louis University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$53.1M

2021 Salaries

2.9%

growth from 2020

In 2021, National Louis University paid a median of $53.1M in salaries, which represents 51.2% of their overall expenditure ($104M) and a 2.9% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$12.8M

Instructional Salaries

187

Number of Employees

In 2021, National Louis University paid a total of $12.8M to 187 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

115 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

169 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at National Louis University were Assistant professor with 115 employees, Associate professor with 51 employees, and Professor with 15 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at National Louis University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 169 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 107 employees, and Management with 55 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at National Louis University was Female Assistant professor with 83 employees, Female Associate professor with 37 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 32 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at National Louis University.