Does National Louis University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, National Louis University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at National Louis University. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at National Louis University?

62% of National Louis University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated National Louis University 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at National Louis University?

Adjunct Professor (12) , Enrollment Specialist (8) , Assistant Professor (7) , Academic Advisor (5) , Adjunct Instructor (5) , Director (5) , Adjunct Faculty (4) , Associate Director (4) , Advisor (3) , Assistant Director (3) , Faculty (3) , Writing Specialist (3) , Adjunct Lecturer (2) , Anonymous (2) , Career Coach (2)

What are the pros of working at National Louis University according to real employee reviews?

"Nice people in all departments" ((in 14 reviews)); "NLU offers good benefits for what I need." ((in 14 reviews)); "Your colleagues here are easily approachable and everyone will pitch in to help you get your work done." ((in 7 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 5 reviews)); "Excellent work environment, employees are valued" ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at National Louis University according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is low but it's a great place for you to improve your skills and connecting to people." ((in 31 reviews)); "Low salary for the amount of work required" ((in 12 reviews)); "Terrible upper management." ((in 5 reviews)); "The current administration is hamstrung by years of bad management in the last twenty year." ((in 5 reviews)); "School and Managers don't back African American workers." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about National Louis University layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about National Louis University layoffs and their outlook for job security at National Louis University in 2026.

What are the top reviewed National Louis University locations?

Chicago , Wheeling , Lisle , Tampa , Milwaukee , Los Angeles

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3.6

62% would recommend to a friend

(191 total reviews)

Nivine Megahed

73% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Culture & values

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.5

Senior management

3.4

Career opportunities

2.9

Compensation and benefits

National Louis University has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 191 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The National Louis University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

191 reviews

4.0

Oct 14, 2014

It's an exciting time to be at NLU.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility, family like environment, opinions and ideas are heard, feel like a valued member of the team, provided with opportunities for professional development.

Cons

The culture here is changing in a good way, but there are still some employees who have yet to embrace the changes and are still holding onto the past.

National Louis University Response

10y

It is an exciting time to be at NLU!! We're always looking for dedicated employees who have a passion for service, so spread the word!

3.0

Aug 14, 2014

Enjoyed working with the students

Administrative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Being a part of the student experience

Cons

Lacks communications among departments and staff

1.0

Apr 12, 2022

Unethical

Enrollment

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None. You learn not what to put up with in the future.

Cons

Hidden agendas, leaders are not transparent, only men have been hired in senior management roles, leaders care about numbers and not their employees, low salary, no accountability and HR does not nothing about problem managers

National Louis University Response

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. While no institution or work environment is perfect, we strive to continually incorporate feedback and improve our processes.

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