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Find Out the Total National Louis University Costs

How much does it cost to go to NLU?

On this page you'll get a better understanding of what college costs you'll actually have to pay out of pocket, which can vary widely based on where you live and your income level.

Why is Net Price Important?

Few students will pay the full advertised sticker price of NLU. The Net Price is an estimate of how much the average student actually pays to attend college for one year.

To calculate this number we take the total cost of attendance of National Louis University including tuition, fees, room, board and other expenses. Then we subtract out the average amount of aid awarded per student.

Undergraduate Net Price Unknown

We wanted to talk about the net price for all undergraduates (not just freshmen), but that information was not available for National Louis University.

Breakdown of College Costs for Freshmen

Grant and scholarship aid was given to 87% of freshman students.

The average amount awarded was $8,472.

When subtracted from the total cost to attend NLU and live off campus, the average annual net price for freshmen receiving aid was $26,517.

The following table explores the likelihood that you too will receive some common price-reducing aid, based on percentages.

Net Price by Aid GroupOn CampusOff CampusAt Home
584 Total Freshmen
74 (13%) did not receive any grants or scholarships.N/A$34,989$21,489
510 (87%) split a total of $4,320,720 for an average of $8,472 eachN/A$26,517$13,017

The above refers to grants and scholarships from the college and/or the state, federal or local governments. Other sources of grant aid such as private scholarships are not included.

Net Price Based on Family Income Level

Family income can have a large impact on the amount of aid you receive, and thus, your net price.

The table below shows the average net price freshmen paid based on income level. Note that if the school offers in-state tuition, the lower in-state tuition has been used in the calculation.

Net Price by Family Income LevelNet Price
0-30k$14,178
30k-48k$14,403
48k-75k$16,888
75k-110k$21,269
110k +$22,526

The above table only includes the calculated net price for students that received some form of Title IV aid.

What is Title IV?

Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 establishes general rules that apply to the student financial assistance programs covering grants and loans.

Freshmen Receiving Aid Net Price Trend

Over a period of four years, the average net price paid by all freshmen at National Louis University has increased by an average of 0.7% per year.

Net Price Trends at National Louis University

Is the Net Price at NLU Above Average?

An overall average net price of $26,517 puts National Louis University above the national average of $20,398.

Financial Aid Packages Vary From Year to Year

Many schools offer more aid to first year students (freshmen) than they do to other undergraduates. Is that the case with this school?

Net Price Comparisons at National Louis University

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