NLU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,505

Cost of attendance at National Louis University in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,505

Cost of attendance at National Louis University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at National Louis University was $14,665. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at NLU

NLU net price calculator

$14,665

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Illinois and nationwide.

Illinois's average	$13,084
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of NLU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$14,665	$104	$14,148	$13,981	$15,503	$19,993	$21,543
2021	$14,769	$79	$14,190	$14,042	$16,487	$17,913	$20,956
2020	$14,848	$563 (4%)	$14,178	$14,403	$16,888	$21,269	$22,526
2019	$14,285	$1,034 (7%)	$13,647	$14,165	$16,215	$20,218	$22,927
2018	$15,319	$1,669 (12%)	$14,961	$15,360	$17,250	$18,985	$24,158
2017	$13,650	$2,412 (21%)	$12,902	$13,513	$17,648	$19,145	$22,222
2016	$11,238	$4,182 (27%)	$12,869	$12,293	$17,910	$14,575
2015	$15,420	$2,940 (16%)	$17,556	$10,717	$12,834
2014	$18,360	--	$17,217	$16,614		$25,625	$29,623

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of National Louis University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$32,325	No change	$11,505	$20,820	-
2021	$32,325	$495 (2%)	$11,505	$20,820	-
2020	$31,830	$780 (3%)	$11,010	$20,820	-
2019	$31,050	$630 (2%)	$10,710	$18,990	$1,350
2018	$31,680	$1,290 (4%)	$10,440	$21,240	-
2017	$32,970	$237	$10,380	$21,240	$1,350
2016	$33,207	$2,250 (6%)	$10,617	$21,240	$1,350
2015	$35,457	$3,048 (8%)	$12,867	$21,240	$1,350
2014	$38,505	$3,150 (8%)	$15,915	$21,240	$1,350
2013	$41,655	--	$19,080	$21,225	$1,350

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, NLU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: N/A

If living off-campus, with family: $7,320

If living off-campus, not with family: $7,320
How much is NLU application fees?: NLU does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: NLU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

National Louis University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$430	$647
For out-of-state students	$430	$647

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by National Louis University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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