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National Louis University - Florida

NLU Florida · Tampa, Florida, United States

Founded in 1886, National Louis University is a private, non-profit institution famous for founding the National Kindergarten College and the National Parent Teacher Association (PTA). NLU's Florida regional presence, situated in Tampa, features prestigious doctoral and master's degree pathways through the National College of Education (NCE) and the College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences.

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Key institutional metrics

Founded / Established
1886
Student Population
9,500+
International Ratio
11%
Academic Staff
650+
Location
Tampa, Florida, United States

Academic overview & strategic disciplines

Tampa & Virtual · Historic Leader in Educational Leadership & Applied Psychology. Founded in 1886, National Louis University is a private, non-profit institution famous for founding the National Kindergarten College and the National Parent Teacher Association (PTA). NLU's Florida regional presence, situated in Tampa, features prestigious doctoral and master's degree pathways through the National College of Education (NCE) and the College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences.

Research admissions & international qualifications

Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution for master's programs; master's degree with 3.25+ GPA for Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) or Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) admission. TOEFL iBT 80+ or IELTS 6.5+ for international candidates without prior English-instruction higher education. Fall cohort application deadline July 1, 2027; Spring cohort deadline November 15, 2026.

Featured degrees, scholarships & fellowships (6)

Featured faculty researchers (3)

Dr. Judah Viola

Dean and Professor of Psychology
College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences

Community psychologist researching participatory program evaluation, non-profit capacity building, and community mental health interventions in urban and suburb...

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Dr. Eleanor Wollett

Associate Professor of Educational Leadership
National College of Education

Specializes in educational administration mentoring, school district strategic improvement planning, and equitable instructional supervision methodologies....

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Dr. Terry Smith

Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
National College of Education

Focuses on digital pedagogy in K-12 classrooms, inquiry-based STEM learning designs, and teacher candidate efficacy assessment across multi-campus programs....

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Important advisory & disclaimer

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