by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 3,604 undergraduates in 2020, NLU is a private university located in Chicago, Illinois. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by NLU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our NLU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit NLU Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", NLU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit NLU Veteran Services . For more information, check out our NLU for Veterans Guide.
NLU does not offer on-campus housing.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
There were 3,604 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,564 (71.1%). Part-time attendance was 1,040 (28.9%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,564 | 1,040 | 3,604 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, NLU is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank NLU #2489 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at NLU by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the NLU Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at NLU, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to National Louis University Athletics