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National-Louis University was established in 1886 as Miss Harrison's Training School. It became the National College of Education in 1930, and was renamed the National-Louis University in 1990. The university offers a host of bachelor degrees in education, psychology, business, health care, leadership and counseling. NLU also offers a number of distance learning programs in various areas of study. The National-Louis University has 3 colleges under it:
To accommodate larger numbers of students, the university has campuses in:
National-Louis University used to be a part of the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference, but recently dropped its athletics programs.
Chicago, IL is home to National Louis University. Chicago is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at National Louis University go up to the Doctoral degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in education and teaching.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
National Louis University has 7,405 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at National Louis University are female.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time.
More complete details are provided below.
National Louis University
122 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60603
General Phone: (800) 443-5522
http://www.nl.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 1,918 | curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, educational administration, secondary teaching, special ed, early childhood education, reading teaching, instructional media design, ... |
| Business and Management | 375 | management science, business management, MIS, human resources, organizational behavior, accounting, electronic commerce |
| Liberal Arts | 199 | interdisciplinary studies, English composition, social services, political science, English, liberal arts and sciences |
| Therapy and Counseling | 180 | counseling psychology, psychology, educational psychology, school psychology, child psychology, substance abuse counseling |
| Medical Administration | 82 | health and medical administrative, health care administration |
| Family and Social Work | 20 | social service professions, public policy analysis |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | information science |
| Science | 1 | biology |
| Medical Support and Technology | 0 | respiratory care tech, radiation therapist |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
| Medicine | 0 | gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for National Louis University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 1,996 | 27 |
| Bachelor's degree | 645 | 21 |
| Post-master's certificate | 130 | 14 |
| Doctor's degree | 6 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, National Louis University had a total enrollment of 7,405 students (5,876 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 22% |
| Women | 78% |
| Full-Time | 78% |
| Part-Time | 22% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 23% |
| Graduate | 77% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 0% |
| 20-21 | 1% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 16% |
| 35-39 | 15% |
| 40-49 | 20% |
| 50-64 | 11% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Chicago, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 16 | 9 | 56% | 9 | 100% |
| Men | 3 | 2 | 67% | 2 | 100% |
| Women | 13 | 7 | 54% | 7 | 100% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 13 | 19 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 33% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,725 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,725 |
| Books and supplies | $ 992 |
Financial Aid:
National Louis University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 173300)
National Louis University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 43 | 68 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 15 | 47 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 21 | 56 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $65,460 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $58,159 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $59,437 | 8 | $67,711 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 17 | $76,415 | 21 | $72,447 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 19 | $61,746 | 44 | $61,004 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 36 | $51,318 | 82 | $52,426 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $44,559 | 16 | $40,862 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 77 | $59,156 | 165 | $56,215 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Public Policy Analysis
LIBERAL ARTS
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Developmental and Child Psychology
Educational Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets National Louis University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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