National-Louis University Profile: - Founded: 1886
- Private, non-denominational
- Colleges: 3
- National College of Education
- College of Arts & Sciences
- College of Management and Business
- Strong tradition of service to urban, immigrant and minority populations
- History of progressive, student-centered education
- Percent of classes with fewer than 20 students: 91%
- Business/management degrees earned by African-Americans: ranked #4 in Illinois (Diverse: Issues in Higher Education June 2007)
- An economically diverse student body: ranked #4 in the country (U.S. News & World Report - America's Best Colleges, 2008) among its peers (Midwest master's universities)
Student Body: - Total enrollment (2006): 14,118
- Graduate: 10,109 (71%)
- Undergraduate: 4,009 (28%)
- Female: 77%
- Part-time: 54%
- African-American/Hispanic/Asian-Pacific Islander/Native American: 27%
- Average age: 36 (undergraduate); 38 (graduate)
Academic Programs: - Bachelor’s: 19
- Master's: 30
- Post Master's Certificate of Advanced Study (C.A.S.): 11
- Post Master's Education Specialist (Ed.S.): 4
- Doctoral: 8
- Online Degree Programs: 8
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- Health Care Leadership (B.S.)
- Management (B.S.)
- Management Information Systems (B.S.)
- Management (M.S.)
- Master of Business Administration (M.B.A)
- Master of Education in Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) in Curriculum and Instruction
- Master of Education in Adult Education
- Post-Master’s Certificate of Advanced Study (C.A.S.) in Early Childhood Administration
Special Programs: - Community College Leadership Doctoral Program
- Joint degree: B.A. (Biology, English, Mathematics or Social Science) and Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Education (two degrees in 5 ½ years)
- Fast-track undergraduate programs in Applied Behavioral Sciences, Management, Health Care Leadership and Management Information Systems
- Reading and Language
- Interdisciplinary Studies in Curriculum and Instruction with National Board Certification preparation
Degrees of Value: - NLU’s bachelor and master’s degrees are stepping stones to advanced professional degree programs at schools such as the University of Illinois at Chicago; Loyola University (Chicago); the University of Nebraska; Northwestern University; John Marshall Law School (Chicago); the University of Alabama; and Auburn University
Campuses: - Illinois: Downtown Chicago, Skokie, Lisle, Wheeling and Elgin
- Wisconsin: Milwaukee and Beloit
- Florida: Tampa
- Poland: Nowy Sacz
Colleges: 3 - College of Arts and Sciences (founded in 1982)
- College of Management and Business (founded in 1989)
- National College of Education (founded in 1886)
Awards and Honors: - Golden Apple Award winners: 35
The Golden Apple Foundation honors 10 Chicago-area classroom teachers each year with the Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching. Did You Know: Notable Initiatives:
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