by our College Data Analytics TeamWhich College Factual rankings and awards has NLU earned? Any College Factual rankings and awards NLU has received are listed below.
NLU earned 114 ranking badges in the 2026 rankings.
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#258 out of 2,043.
This makes NLU a top 15% school for students.
The Best Colleges Ranking identifies the strongest colleges nationwide.
NLU has 303 top ranked majors, led by its placement in the Best Educational, Instructional, & Curriculum Supervision Schools in Illinois Ranking.
The best rankings are listed below:
#651 out of 2,000.
This makes NLU a top 15% value school for students seeking value.
The Best Colleges for the Money Ranking highlights colleges offering the best return on investment.
NLU has 303 best-value majors, including its placement in the Best Value Educational, Instructional, & Curriculum Supervision Schools in the Great Lakes Region Ranking.
The best rankings are listed below:
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