National Louis University

National Louis University is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Chicago, Illinois, in a large city setting. The university enrolls 11,341 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 37.17 out of 100. Its completion rate is 37% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 56% (IPEDS 2023).

The university offers programs spanning culinary arts, health administration, and related fields. Culinary offerings include Culinary Arts/Chef Training and Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef at both the certificate and associate levels. Health-related programs include Health and Medical Administrative Services at the associate level and Health/Health Care Administration/Management at the bachelor's level.

Based in Chicago, Illinois, National Louis University blends professional and academic programming for a diverse urban student population. Its mix of culinary and health administration credentials provides pathways into both the hospitality and health care sectors.