National Louis University

About Us

For more than 125 years, National Louis University has offered a progressive and professional education that builds careers and strengthens communities. Our mission is to provide a superior and supportive educational experience for students of all ages and backgrounds. Learn more about who we are and what NLU can do for you.

NLU Facts
-Founded: 1886
-Private, non-denominational
-3 Colleges:
-National College of Education
-College of Management and Business
-College of Arts and Sciences
-7 Campus locations: Illinois: Downtown Chicago, Elgin, Lisle, North Shore, Wheeling; ---Florida: Tampa; Wisconsin: Milwaukee

NLU Students
-Total enrollment (2012): 8,376
-Graduate: 6,506 (78%)
-Undergraduate: 1,870 (22%)
-Female: 78%
-Part-time: 92%
-African-American/Hispanic/Asian-Pacific Islander/Native American: 33%
-Average age: 34 (undergraduate), 36 (graduate)
-65,000 living alumni

NLU Academics
-15 undergraduate/bachelor?s programs
-29 master?s programs
-10 postgraduate Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS)
-4 postgraduate Education Specialist (Ed.S.)
-6 doctoral programs
-7 online degree programs
-91 percent of classes have fewer than 20 students

Points of Pride
-Alumni of NLU?s National College of Education have earned 60 Golden Apple Awards ? one of the most prestigious teacher honors in the state of Illinois ? more than any other school of education.
-NLU is among the top 25 most diverse national universities according to the 2013 U.S. News & World Report rankings.