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National Louis University: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

Campus of National Louis University
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National Louis University is a private university in Chicago, Illinois, with about 4,400 undergraduates. It admitted 95.0% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $12,705 a year before aid.

What National Louis costs

National Louis University charges $12,705 a year in published tuition and fees, about $6,352 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $24,154 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $14,290 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

Getting into National Louis

For fall 2024, National Louis University received 4,063 applications and admitted 3,862 students, and 711 enrolled as first-years.

What National Louis students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at National Louis University (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Early Childhood Education and Teaching214
Psychology97
Business Administration and Management78
Multi- / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other61
Computer and Information Sciences52
Elementary Education and Teaching51
Criminology49
Child Care and Support Services Management40

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is National Louis University's acceptance rate? 95.0% for fall 2024: 3,862 of 4,063 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at National Louis University? $12,705 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to National Louis University? About 4,400 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What is the campus setting at National Louis University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a big city.

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