Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $24,154. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $12,705 |
| Housing & meals | — |
| Books & supplies | $0 |
| Personal & travel | — |
| Living-at-home adjustment | — |
| Total cost of attendance | $24,154 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
National Louis University net price compared with other Illinois colleges
National Louis University has the 7th-lowest average net price of 52 Illinois colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | University of Illinois Chicago | $10,974 | 62% | $68,740 |
| 4 | Dominican University | $11,745 | 55% | $60,327 |
| 5 | Governors State University | $12,329 | 22% | $58,169 |
| 6 | Chicago State University | $12,335 | 15% | $42,778 |
| 7 | National Louis University | $12,641 | 30% | $45,799 |
| 8 | Eastern Illinois University | $12,786 | 47% | $51,989 |
| 9 | Western Illinois University | $12,937 | 45% | $54,163 |
| 10 | University of St Francis | $13,006 | 67% | $63,926 |
| 11 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | $13,297 | 62% | $53,390 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Illinois colleges →
Why National Louis University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Louis University | 95% | $12,641 | 30% | $45,799 | This school |
| Roosevelt University | 97% | $20,194 | 35% | $48,712 | |
| Columbia College Chicago | 89% | $26,598 | 52% | $42,195 | |
| Concordia University-Chicago | 93% | $18,436 | 36% | $54,089 | |
| Benedictine University | 95% | $22,313 | 50% | $63,446 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
National Louis University would cost you $7,553 less per year than Roosevelt University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at National Louis University.
- Roosevelt University gives aided families $3,625 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Illinois resident | National Louis University | Roosevelt University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $24,154 | $35,332 | −$11,178 |
| Average grants | −$11,513 | −$15,138 | +$3,625 |
| You pay | $12,641 | $20,194 | −$7,553 |
“+” means National Louis University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
National Louis University cost questions
How much is tuition at National Louis University?
Tuition and fees are $12,705 a year.
What is the total cost of attending National Louis University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $24,154 a year.
What do families actually pay at National Louis University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $12,641 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $12,462; $48–75k pay $12,996; $110k+ pay $17,956.
How much debt do National Louis University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $12,500, and 5.1% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to National Louis University overview