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National Louis University

#1424 in US ranking Chicago, IL
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$21,785
Tuition & fees
$13,020
Avg. aid
$15,461
Receiving aid
87%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
95%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
30%
Median salary
$45,172
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at National Louis University?

National Louis University's reported six-year graduation rate is 30%, and its four-year rate is 24%. These figures concern defined entering undergraduate cohorts, not the probability that every new student - including a transfer or graduate student - will finish on the same timetable.

The reported first-year retention rate is 50%. Retention measures continued enrollment after the first year, while graduation measures completion over a longer period; neither statistic, by itself, explains why an individual student stays or leaves. The six-year figure is below the national comparison average of about 51% in the reported data. Applicants should consider that difference alongside program-specific completion information, transfer-credit evaluations, and the number of credits they can realistically take each term.

What is the earning potential for graduates at National Louis University?

Program-level College Scorecard figures provide a limited view of earnings roughly one year after completion for certain National Louis University fields. Among the reported figures are $56,800 for management sciences and quantitative methods, $49,720 for health and medical administrative services, and $37,401 for business/commerce. The fields and credentials represented should be checked individually before comparing them.

These are historical observations for students included in the federal earnings measure - not starting-salary offers, forecasts, or a promise of what a particular graduate will make. One-year earnings can reflect prior work experience, further study, hours worked, location, and the type of credential earned. They are most useful when considered with program cost, debt, completion prospects, and the jobs a credential qualifies its holder to pursue.

NLU reports career support that includes individual and group counseling, résumé assistance, job listings, employer recruitment, interviews, and job fairs. Access to those services is distinct from a verified employment outcome.

National Louis University Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
30%
4-year graduation
24%
6-year graduation
30%

National Louis University Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
50%
First-year retention, part-time students
26%
Employed 1 year after graduation
95%

National Louis University Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$45,172
4 years after graduation
$63,065
5 years after graduation
$57,885
7 years after graduation
$58,280
10 years after starting college
$52,883

Alumni Salary for National Louis University Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Business/Commerce, General

$37,401

Criminology

$33,099

Health and Medical Administrative Services

$49,720

Hospitality Administration/Management

$40,761

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

$34,034

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

$56,800

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

$36,633

Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other

$27,130

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

$31,957

National Louis University Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Education

27413287

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

7852130

Psychology

781997

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

601171

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

203252

Social Sciences

331649

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

48048

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

37441

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

15722

Health Professions and Related Programs

11415

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Education

515111626

Psychology

15019169

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

331346

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

28129

Health Professions and Related Programs

12820

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

4711

DOCTOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Education

611172

Psychology

13215

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies

202

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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