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National-Louis University is a Chicago-based multi-campus institution located in Chicago, Illinois. It was established in 1886. NLU offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It also provides distance educations and online courses. The university is organized into the following colleges:
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Management and Business
- National College of Education
NLU’s campus is home to several student clubs and organizations. Some of the notable alumni of the university are Denis Antoine, Ambassador to Grenada; Delores Petway Holmes, Founder of Project Ghana; and Betty Reed, Florida House of Representatives.
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Campus Location122 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60603
USA
Main Tel: (800) 443-5522
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
National-Louis University HighlightsWhere National-Louis University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in education and teaching.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- High female/male ratio.
- Large number of students.
- Numerous part-time students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Master | 1,996 | 27 | | Bachelor | 645 | 21 | | Post-master's certificate | 130 | 14 | | Doctorale | 6 | 7 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at National-Louis University was 7,405 in 2007-2008 (5,876 full-time equivalent). About 22% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 78% of the class. Undergrads are 23% of enrolled students and graduate students are 77%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 78% are full-time and 22% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 17,725 | | Books and supplies | $ 992 |
Financial Aid: National-Louis University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 111 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 62 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 77 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
National-Louis University Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 67% | | Women | 54% | | All | 56% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (375 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Management Information Systems
- Management Science
- Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (2 awarded) - Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (0 awarded) - Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (1,918 awarded) - 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
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- 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
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (20 awarded) - Public Administration and Social Service Professions
- Public Policy Analysis
LIBERAL ARTS (199 awarded) - English Composition
- English Language and Literature
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Social Sciences
MATHEMATICS (0 awarded) MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (82 awarded) - Health and Medical Administrative Services
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (0 awarded) - Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE (0 awarded) SCIENCE (1 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (180 awarded) - Counseling Psychology
- Developmental and Child Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Psychology
- School Psychology
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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