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National Louis University Demographics & Diversity

Chicago, Illinois

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity
Very High

A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at National Louis University are predominantly Black with a significant Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 75% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

National Louis University has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.

Racial demographics of National Louis University students
Race Percent of Students
White 25%
Black 35%
Hispanic 31%
Asian 3%
American Indian / Alaskan 0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 2%
International 1%
Race Unknown 2%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity
Very Low

There are 249% more female students than male students enrolled at National Louis University with a gender ratio of 78% women to 22% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, National Louis University has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.

Male to female gender ratio for National Louis University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men 22%
Women 78%
Enrollment by gender for National Louis University students
Gender Number of Students
Men 1,675
Women 5,850

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity
Very Low

National Louis University serves a very low number of students outside of Illinois, with 83 percent of the student body residing in-state.

Enrollment by geographic location for National Louis University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State 83%
Out of State 12%
Foreign 0%
Unknown Location 5%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income
$67,361 per year

78% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Undergrad Student Population

Enrollment
7,525
Undergrad enrollment by age and part time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 74%
Part time Undergrads 49.2%

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=147536 IPEDS survey data for National Louis University.

Last updated February 24, 2024