2025 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$14,665
Net Price
97%
Admitted
38%
Enrolled
34%
Graduation Rate
16/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
National Louis University
is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 7,315. In 2021, there were 504 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #42 in Illinois and ranks #1017 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, Post Master Certificate, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
504
Total Enrollment
7,315
Type
Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
Ranking for National Louis University
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Illinois Rank
Combining ranking factors for 53 schools that offer psychology degrees in Illinois, National Louis University ranks #42.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., National Louis University ranks #1017.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, National Louis University offers Counseling and Applied Psychology, Forensic Psychology, General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Clinical Psychology, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Counseling Psychology, General Psychology and Industrial Organizational Psychology. At the post master certificate level Counseling and Applied Psychology and School Psychology are offered. At the doctorate level Clinical Psychology, Community Psychology, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Counseling Psychology and School Psychology are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | MA | PMC | PhD |
| Clinical Psychology | – | 9 | – | 42 |
| Community Psychology | – | – | – | 6 |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | 11 | 135 | 21 | 54 |
| Counseling Psychology | – | 104 | – | 2 |
| Forensic Psychology | 11 | – | – | – |
| General Psychology | 38 | 10 | – | – |
| Industrial Organizational Psychology | – | 12 | – | – |
| School Psychology | – | – | 20 | 4 |
| Social Work | 25 | – | – | – |
| Total Graduates | 85 | 270 | 41 | 108 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 1,518 students applied to the National Louis University. The university admitted 97% and 38% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Illinois universities is 7,762. On average, all Illinois institutions admit 71% and 26% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of National Louis University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 61%. Compared to all Illinois four or more years colleges, the percentage is 72%.
The overall graduation rate for National Louis University is 34%, compared to 57% for all Illinois universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 37%.
Compare NLU to Illinois Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of National Louis University to the average of all Illinois four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
NLU
1,518
Applicants
97%
Percent Admitted
38%
Percent Enrolled
61%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
34%
Graduation Rate
IL Colleges
7,762
Applicants
71%
Percent Admitted
26%
Percent Enrolled
72%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
57%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 187 or 30% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 444 or 70% part-time faculty members employed at National Louis University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 187 or 30%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
NLU
16 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
30%
Percent Full-Time
70%
Percent Part-Time
30%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
IL Colleges
13 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
51%
Percent Full-Time
49%
Percent Part-Time
49%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at National Louis University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $13,419, and the average cost for books and supplies is $0.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $11,646 and the average cost for graduate fees is $450.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend National Louis University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for National Louis University | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $0 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $0 |
| Total Living Expenses | $0 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $13,419 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $0 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $13,419 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $11,646 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $450 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $12,096 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend National Louis University is $14,665. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Compare National Louis University to all Illinois universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
NLU
$13,419
Cost to Attend
$8,901
Average Financial Aid
96%
Percent Receiving Aid
$14,665
Net Price
IL Colleges
$38,884
Cost to Attend
$15,853
Average Financial Aid
89%
Percent Receiving Aid
$16,618
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 602 or 96%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 3,137 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $8,901.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 3,137 | $8,901 |
| Pell Grants | 2,188 | $4,576 |
| Federal Student Loans | 1,276 | $7,917 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the National Louis University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
NLU
3,137
Grant or Scholarship Aid
48%
Grants or Scholarships
2,188
Number of Pell Grants
33%
Pell Grants
1,276
Federal Student Loans
19%
Federal Student Loans
IL Colleges
3,454
Grant or Scholarship Aid
52%
Grants or Scholarships
1,580
Number of Pell Grants
24%
Pell Grants
1,665
Federal Student Loans
25%
Federal Student Loans
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