National Louis University
At National Louis University (NLU), nontraditional is our tradition—from our revolutionary inception to our innovative undergraduate college. For generations, that’s how we’ve enabled students to write their personal and professional success stories.
Accepts first-year applicationsMidwestPrivateUrbanMedium (2,001 to 14,999)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Technology
- Business
- Education
- Communication
- Culinary
- Health Science
- Social Science
- Psychology
- Computer Science
Student experience
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- Night Class Offerings
- On-Campus Housing
- Study Abroad
- Distance/online learning
Application information
First-year
National Louis University First Year applicants should complete this application if they are a first-time freshman or have less than 30 quarter hours or 20 semester hours of college credit.
Application Deadlines:
Early Action Deadline: December 3, 2021
Rolling Admissions Deadline: July 1, 2022
Application Fee: $0
Application Deadlines:
Early Action Deadline: December 3, 2021
Rolling Admissions Deadline: July 1, 2022
Application Fee: $0
Additional information
National Louis University’s belief in the power of a college education is so strong that we have developed perhaps the most affordable bachelor’s degree in Illinois, $10,755* per year.
$10,755 Annual Tuition
- $6,345 Possible Pell Grant max
- $5,430 Possible MAP Grant max
$0 Annual Net Tuition
*Based on your FAFSA. Tuition is subject to annual review and can vary by MAP and PELL
NLU is a proud Dream.US partner school.
$10,755 Annual Tuition
- $6,345 Possible Pell Grant max
- $5,430 Possible MAP Grant max
$0 Annual Net Tuition
*Based on your FAFSA. Tuition is subject to annual review and can vary by MAP and PELL
NLU is a proud Dream.US partner school.
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