by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual has updated it’s Best Colleges Rankings for 2025 and National Louis University has received a top placement. You can read more about this year’s release or scroll down for details on how your school fared in this year’s analysis.
This page was created to give you an overview of how NLU fared in College Factual’s Best Colleges Rankings.
NLU has been ranked #12 out of 85 in College Factual’s Best Colleges Ranking. This ranks National Louis University in the best of higher education institutions in the nation for Illinois students! See the Best Colleges in Illinois ranking
This report includes highlighted rankings from the following degree levels:
In addition to the top overall ranking, NLU has been ranked for quality bachelor’s degree programs:
| Ranking Name | Rank | Out Of | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Personal & Culinary Services Associate Degree Schools | 12 | 121 | 90.1% |
| Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools | 11 | 98 | 88.8% |
| Best Personal & Culinary Services Associate Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 | 4 | 75.0% |
| Best Personal & Culinary Services Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 | 24 | 91.7% |
| Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 | 4 | 75.0% |
| Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 | 20 | 85.0% |
In addition to the top overall ranking, NLU has been ranked for quality bachelor’s degree programs:
| Ranking Name | Rank | Out Of | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 94 | 654 | 85.6% |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 80 | 630 | 87.3% |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 19 | 140 | 86.4% |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 5 | 29 | 82.8% |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 15 | 123 | 87.8% |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 5 | 31 | 83.9% |
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