by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current tuition and fees at National Louis University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at National Louis University were $12,705 for the year for full-time undergrads. There is no residency discount at this school.
The fees portion of those totals came to $825; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,880 |
| Fees | $825 |
| Total | $12,705 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much does National Louis University cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To see where that lands, here is how National Louis University costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In IL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, National Louis University sits below the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the National Louis University Financial Aid page for specifics.
The table below shows how tuition at National Louis University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $10,755 |
| Two Years Ago | $10,755 |
| One Year Ago | $11,520 |
| Most Recent Year | $11,880 |
The following chart shows how tuition at NLU has tracked over the reported years.
From the prior year, tuition moved up 3.1%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $13,102 next year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.39%, so cost a year out lands around $13,135.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $13,135 |
| In 2 Years | $13,580 |
| In 3 Years | $14,040 |
| In 4 Years | $14,516 |
| In 5 Years | $15,008 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $55,271.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For a closer look at aid at National Louis University, head to the National Louis University Financial Aid page.
