Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 010269
- Phone: (217) 423-8173
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
97.67%FINANCIAL AID RATE
93%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
15:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
62FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$7,335Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
National – Louis University
1745 E Eldorado St., Decatur, IL
National Louis University is one of the oldest and most progressive universities in Chicago. We offer more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs through two colleges: the National College of Education and the College of Professional Studies and Advancement. Best known as a 'teacher of teachers," we are also one of the most diverse universities in the Midwest, helping students of all ages and backgrounds achieve their personal and professional goals.
Accreditation Statement:
National Louis University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60606.
For more information on The Higher Learning Commission, click here.
National College of Education meets all standards of the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education. The International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE) has professionally accredited select NLU College of Professional Studies and Advancement business-related programs. Selected programs in the National College of Education are approved by the Illinois State Board of Education for licensure of education professionals.
Disclosure Link: http://www.nl.edu/legalpages/consumerinfo/
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the candidates National – Louis University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
National – Louis University has a total student population of about 6,000, where graduate students make up roughly 10% of the student body.
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, National – Louis University may provide services like:- Online course work available
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assisting students to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- * Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (since 2004)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to National – Louis University.
- Saint Augustine College in Ullin, IL (7 miles away)
- Calumet College of Saint Joseph in Indianapolis, IN (16 miles away)
- Holy Cross College in Terre Haute, IN (73 miles away)
- Ottawa University - Milwaukee in West Palm Beach, FL (83 miles away)
- Cardinal Stritch University in Janesville, WI (88 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 010269
- Phone: (217) 423-8173
- School Homepage