Why NLU
National Louis University is a Top 5 private university choice among Chicago Public School graduates, with graduates participating and thriving in almost every community throughout the Chicago area and beyond. More than ever, NLU is the choice for students who want a degree that makes a difference in their lives and the lives of others.
NLU is career-focused
National Louis University offers more than 70 career-focused undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, certificate and endorsement programs in fields such as education, business, psychology, hospitality management and culinary arts. Plus, we provide every student with the support they need to find the career they want.
NLU is affordable
A degree from NLU opens the door to the same income that a graduate of a top Chicago-area 4-year school would earn, for less than the cost of many community colleges. That’s why Washington Monthly calls National Louis University a “#1 Best Bang for your Buck in the Midwest.”
NLU is flexible
College students nowadays have active work, family and social lives. That’s why we’ve built a college to fit around them with flexible schedules. Most programs meeting only two times a week. NLU is college that fits your students’ lives, not the other way around.
Here’s an example of a schedule for a full-time, daytime student:
NLU is diverse
We think diversity makes the world better—and makes our graduates better. That’s why National Louis University is a Top 25 Most Diverse National University, a Designated Minority Serving Institution (MSI), Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), and a Top 20 College for Non-Traditional Students.
NLU is supportive
We want our students to succeed. In school and in life. That’s why we offer:
Personal Coaching
An Academic Advising & Success Coach will guide and encourage students through their time at NLU.
Small Class Sizes
Each student receives one-on-one attention from professors.
Tutoring
Free tutoring in a variety of classes will help each student do their best.