Published cost of attendance is $24,154. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $12,462, middle-income families pay around $12,996, higher-income families pay approximately $17,956.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $24,154 |
| Tuition and Fees | $12,705 |
| Books and Supplies | $0 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$11,513 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $12,641 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,462 |
| $30–48k | $11,567 |
| $48–75k | $12,996 |
| $75–110k | $15,447 |
| $110k+ | $17,956 |
Published cost of attendance is $24,154. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $12,462, middle-income families pay around $12,996, higher-income families pay approximately $17,956. Azimuth ranks National Louis University #205 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 85.7 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $19,750; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $17,284. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $63,065, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $223 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of National Louis University earn median 4-year earnings of $63,065, placing National Louis University in the 63.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $17,390 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 94.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks National Louis University #379 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods reports 215 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $46,398, ranked #109 nationally in its major. Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods reports 77 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $74,144, ranked #42 nationally in its major. Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services reports 69 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $45,388, ranked #57 nationally in its major. Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other reports 68 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $52,616, ranked #59 nationally in its major.
