National Louis University
Chicago, Illinois
National Louis University is a private college in Chicago, Illinois and has been named to the Best 100 Online Colleges award list. Its online program features 13 online degree options. The on-campus net price to attend is $14,750 and the per-credit hour charge is $430. The school offers weekend/evening classes, credit for military training, credit for life experiences, academic counseling services, career services, and more.
Overview
School Type
Website: www.nl.edu
Contact: National Louis University
Accessibility
- Distance education:Yes
- Career services:Yes
- Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
- Credit for life experiences:Yes
- On-Campus day care:No
- Remedial services:Yes
Demographics
- Full-time undergrad students:2,564
- Undergrad students over 25 years old:1,436
- Pell Grant students:2,088
- Online and distance education undergrad students:1,076
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Part-time students29%
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Students over 25 years old39%
Cost
Online & Distance Programs
More information about degrees »
Bachelor's degrees offered
- Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services(1)
- Personal and Culinary Services(1)
- Engineering(1)
- Legal Professions and Studies(1)
- Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(2)
- Social Sciences(2)
- Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(1)
- History(4)
Outcomes
- Retention rate for part-time students:19%
- Graduation rate for part-time students:6%
Military & Veteran
- Credit for military training:Yes
- Dedicated staff member:Yes
- Student veteran organization:Yes
- Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
- Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
Featured Programs & Degrees
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Affordability and Admissions
In addition to college courses, students may complete credit requirements through credit by portfolio, credit by examination, and credit by proficiency.
Classroom Type
Developed with the help of business and industry leaders, the B.A. in communications at NLU prepares students to address the current needs in our digital society.
Career Outlook
Graduates with a bachelor of arts in applied communications are prepared for various positions in the professional world, including:
- Communications Coordinator
- Communications Manager
- Social Media Manager
- Blogger
- Marketing Coordinator
- Marketing Manager
- Assistant Editor
Cost
- Full-time, day time: $10,260 per year
- Full-time, evening (14-18 credits): $6,000/ term
- Less than 14 credits: $430/credit hour
- Full-time plus (19+ credits): $6000/term+ $430 credit above 18
Program Options
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Blended
- Online
- Overview
- Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Business Management
- Bachelor of Science in Business Management Online
Degree Options
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
Affordability and Admissions
Students can complete general education requirements through Credit by Portfolio, Credit by Examination (CLEP or DANTES), or Credit by Proficiency.
Classroom Type
Offered with flexible course schedules, the Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration degree combines a strong liberal arts foundation with a proven business curriculum that includes accounting, business law, economics, ethics, information systems, finance management, marketing and strategy.
Career Outlook
National Louis’ B.A. in Business Administration combines a strong liberal arts foundation with business principles to give students a broad understanding of business. Career options include:
- Accounting/Budget Analyst
- Business Consultant
- Project Manager
- Customer Service Manager
- Sales Manager
- Insurance Sales
- Independent Business Owner
Cost
- Full-time, day time: $10,260 per year
- Full-time, evening (14-18 credits): $6,000/ term
- Less than 14 credits: $430/credit hour
- Full-time plus (19+ credits): $6000/term+ $430 credit above 18
Program Options
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Evening classes
- Daytime classes
- Online
- Blended
- On campus
Bachelor of Science in Business Management
Affordability and Admissions
Students can complete general education requirements through Credit by Portfolio, Credit by Examination (CLEP or DANTES), or Credit by Proficiency.
Classroom Type
The bachelor of science in management program is intended for students in all phases of their professional career and undergraduate studies.
Career Outlook
Today’s companies are looking for graduates with both a broad understanding of business as well as an established professional identity. Some of the career options for business degree students include:
- Project Manager
- Sales Manager
- Advertising Manager
- Insurance Sales
- Human Resource Manager
- Entrepreneurial Ventures
Cost
- Full-time, day time: $10,260 per year
- Full-time, evening (14-18 credits): $6,000/ term
- Less than 14 credits: $430/credit hour
- Full-time plus (19+ credits): $6000/term+ $430 credit above 18
Program Options
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Evening classes
- Daytime classes
- Online
- Blended
- On campus
Bachelor of Science in Business Management Online
Affordability and Admissions
Students can complete general education requirements through Credit by Portfolio, Credit by Examination (CLEP or DANTES), or Credit by Proficiency.
Classroom Type
Designed with convenience at the forefront, the online Bachelor of Science in Management program gives you the power to study when and where you want.
Career Outlook
A business degree prepares you for a range of careers. Some of the career options for business degree students include:
- Project Manager
- Sales Manager
- Advertising Manager
- Insurance Sales
- Human Resource Manager
- Entrepreneurial Ventures
Cost
- Full-time, day time: $10,260 per year
- Full-time, evening (14-18 credits): $6,000/ term
- Less than 14 credits: $430/credit hour
- Full-time plus (19+ credits): $6000/term+ $430 credit above 18
Program Options
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Evening classes
- Daytime classes
- Online
- Overview
- Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (Online)
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
Affordability and Admissions
Working with an academic advisor, students will begin the program at a point that reflects their preparation and readiness. In addition to college courses, students may complete general education requirements through Credit by Portfolio, Credit by Examination or Credit by Proficiency.
Classroom Type
Directed by a former homicide detective who became an educator later in his career, NLU’s criminal justice degree program includes guest lectures, class trips and case studies that engage you with the newest developments in the field.
Career Outlook
Criminal justice degree graduates can be found in a number of roles, including:
- Police officers
- Forensic scientists
- Security specialists in business settings
- Juvenile justice caseworkers
- Paralegals
- Correctional officers
- Probation officers
- Private investigators
Cost
- Full-time, day time: $10,260 per year
- Full-time, evening (14-18 credits): $6,000/ term
- Less than 14 credits: $430/credit hour
- Full-time plus (19+ credits): $6000/term+ $430 credit above 18
Program Options
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Blended (Forensic Social Justice)
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (Online)
Affordability and Admissions
Working with an academic advisor, students will begin the program at a point that reflects their preparation and readiness. In addition to college courses, students may complete general education requirements through Credit by Portfolio, Credit by Examination or Credit by Proficiency.
Classroom Type
Directed by a former homicide detective who became an educator later in his career, NLU’s criminal justice degree program includes guest lectures, class trips and case studies that engage you with the newest developments in the field.
Career Outlook
Criminal justice degree graduates can be found in a number of roles, including:
- Police officers
- Forensic scientists
- Security specialists in business settings
- Juvenile justice caseworkers
- Paralegals
- Correctional officers
- Probation officers
- Private investigators
Cost
- Full-time, day time: $10,260 per year
- Full-time, evening (14-18 credits): $6,000/ term
- Less than 14 credits: $430/credit hour
- Full-time plus (19+ credits): $6000/term+ $430 credit above 18
Program Options
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Online (Criminal Justice Administration)
- Overview
- Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Practice
- Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
Degree Options
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education
Affordability and Admissions
The early childhood education degree program accepts the following types of equivalent work: transfer from approved and accredited institutions, appropriate scores in advanced placement tests, and passing scores in CLEP and DANTES examinations.
Classroom Type
A student teaching experience that provides a learning laboratory for candidates to complete the new Illinois requirement related to the educational Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA) became an exit requirement in Illinois in September 2015.
NLU’s professional portfolio assessment process documents student learning experiences and practices so that graduates may present a substantive body of work to potential employers.
Career Outlook
Between now and 2026, the demand for competent and compassionate preschool teachers will increase. An increase in children being served through early child care programs will result in excellent opportunities for teachers within this industry.
Cost
- Full-time, day time: $10,260 per year
- Full-time, evening (14-18 credits): $6,000/ term
- Less than 14 credits: $430/credit hour
- Full-time plus (19+ credits): $6000/term+ $430 credit above 18
Program Options
- Full-time
- On campus
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Practice
Classroom Type
NLU’s professional portfolio assessment process documents student learning experiences and practices so that graduates may present a substantive body of work to potential employers.
Career Outlook
National Louis University’s Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Practice program is designed for students who are interested in early development and education but who do not wish to be licensed teachers.
Cost
- Full-time, day time: $10,260 per year
- Full-time, evening (14-18 credits): $6,000/ term
- Less than 14 credits: $430/credit hour
- Full-time plus (19+ credits): $6000/term+ $430 credit above 18
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
Affordability and Admissions
The Elementary Teacher Education Program accepts the following types of equivalent work: transfer of courses with a “C” or higher from approved and accredited institutions, appropriate scores on advanced placement tests, and passing scores on CLEP and DANTES examinations.
Classroom Type
You can tailor your elementary education degree program to meet your interests by selecting a specific 30 quarter hour teaching concentration in one of the following areas: English, Fine Arts, Mathematics, Psychology, Science, or Sociology/Anthropology.
Career Outlook
National Louis University’s Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education is for students who would like to earn their elementary education degree in order to attain an Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) endorsed for self-contained general education (grades 1-6).
Cost
- Full-time, day time: $10,260 per year
- Full-time, evening (14-18 credits): $6,000/ term
- Less than 14 credits: $430/credit hour
- Full-time plus (19+ credits): $6000/term+ $430 credit above 18
- Overview
- Bachelor of Science in Health Care Leadership
- Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Leadership (Online)
Degree Options
Bachelor of Science in Health Care Leadership
Affordability and Admissions
Students can take advantage of opportunities to earn credit for life and work experience.
Classroom Type
The blended format includes the perfect mix of online coursework combined with face-to-face, dynamic interactive learning.
Career Outlook
NLU’s Health Care Leadership degree program helps prepare future executives for leadership roles in a wide range of health care settings.
Cost
- Full-time, day time: $10,260 per year
- Full-time, evening (14-18 credits): $6,000/ term
- Less than 14 credits: $430/credit hour
- Full-time plus (19+ credits): $6000/term+ $430 credit above 18
Program Options
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Blended (Illinois and Florida locations)
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Leadership (Online)
Affordability and Admissions
Students can take advantage of opportunities to earn credit for life and work experience.
Classroom Type
Students will complete a business plan for a health care delivery service or facility as the capstone project for the program. Students will also complete a vocational portfolio as part of the capstone course, to be used for promoting their employment and/ or advancement in the health-care industry.
Career Outlook
Enhance your B.S. in Health Care Leadership degree and career readiness with a concentration in Long Term Care. The concentration will ready you for licensing by the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB).
Cost
- Full-time, day time: $10,260 per year
- Full-time, evening (14-18 credits): $6,000/ term
- Less than 14 credits: $430/credit hour
- Full-time plus (19+ credits): $6000/term+ $430 credit above 18
Program Options
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Online
- Overview
- Bachelor of Arts in Human Services
- Bachelor of Arts in Human Services (Online)
Bachelor of Arts in Human Services
Affordability and Admissions
In addition to NLU coursework, students may complete these requirements through transfer credit, credit by portfolio, credit by examination (CLEP or DANTES), or credit by proficiency.
Classroom Type
Students enrolled in the Human Services or Human Services/Psychology programs may elect to pursue a minor or concentration in one of the following:
Minors:
- Sociology and Anthropology
- Criminal Justice
Concentrations:
- Aging Studies
- Entrepreneurship
- Leadership
- Long Term Care
- Urban and Policy Studies
Career Outlook
Graduates with a Human Services degree hold various positions, such as social service assistants, case management aides, social work assistants, residential counselors, community support workers, child-care workers, community outreach workers, life skills counselors or gerontology aides.
Cost
- Full-time, day time: $10,260 per year
- Full-time, evening (14-18 credits): $6,000/ term
- Less than 14 credits: $430/credit hour
- Full-time plus (19+ credits): $6000/term+ $430 credit above 18
Program Options
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Blended
Bachelor of Arts in Human Services (Online)
Affordability and Admissions
In addition to NLU coursework, students may complete these requirements through transfer credit, credit by portfolio, credit by examination (CLEP or DANTES), or credit by proficiency.
Classroom Type
Students enrolled in the Human Services or Human Services/Psychology programs may elect to pursue a minor or concentration in one of the following:
Minors:
- Sociology and Anthropology
- Criminal Justice
Concentrations:
- Aging Studies
- Entrepreneurship
- Leadership
- Long Term Care
- Urban and Policy Studies
Career Outlook
Graduates with a Human Services degree hold various positions, such as social service assistants, case management aides, social work assistants, residential counselors, community support workers, child-care workers, community outreach workers, life skills counselors or gerontology aides.
Cost
- Full-time, day time: $10,260 per year
- Full-time, evening (14-18 credits): $6,000/ term
- Less than 14 credits: $430/credit hour
- Full-time plus (19+ credits): $6000/term+ $430 credit above 18
Program Options
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Online
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Affordability and Admissions
Students can complete general education requirements through Credit by Portfolio, Credit by Examination (CLEP or DANTES), or Credit by Proficiency.
Classroom Type
During the cohort-based program, which follows a blended online/on-campus format, students will study a prescribed sequence of courses with the same group of students. The cohort model provides students with a fixed schedule so they may complete the program in a timely fashion.
Career Outlook
Students with a bachelor’s degree in psychology assist other psychologists in community mental health centers, rehabilitation offices, and in other areas, such as sales, service, and business management.
Cost
- Full-time, day time: $10,260 per year
- Full-time, evening (14-18 credits): $6,000/ term
- Less than 14 credits: $430/credit hour
- Full-time plus (19+ credits): $6000/term+ $430 credit above 18
Program Options
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Blended
Bachelor of Science in Computer Sciences and Information Systems
Affordability and Admissions
In addition to college courses, students may complete general education requirements through Credit by Portfolio, Credit by Examination (CLEP or DANTES) or Credit by Proficiency.
Classroom Type
NLU’s Bachelor of Science in Computer Sciences and Information Systems combines theory and practical application of computer science and information systems to real-world scenarios in cutting-edge computer lab spaces. You will complete your study with a blend of online and face-to-face instruction.
Career Outlook
Computer Sciences and Information Systems graduates are prepared for well-paying jobs in the following growth fields:
- Computer network architect
- Computer systems analyst
- Database administrator
- Information security analyst
- Network and computer systems administrator
- Software developer
- Web developer
Cost
- Full-time, day time: $10,260 per year
- Full-time, evening (14-18 credits): $6,000/ term
- Less than 14 credits: $430/credit hour
- Full-time plus (19+ credits): $6000/term+ $430 credit above 18
Program Options
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Blended
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Campus Locations
122 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60603
5110 Sunforest Drive, Suite 102
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