National Louis Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

National Louis University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is National Louis to get into?

This page provides the latest information on National Louis University (National Louis)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. National Louis's acceptance rate is 95.05% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 4,063 students applied and 3,862 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into National Louis.

To apply to National Louis, it is required to submit high school GPA and record.

National Louis's acceptance rate places 39th out of 59 Illinois colleges with competitive admission.
National Louis's yield rate is 18.41%, which is significantly lower by 11.02 percentage points (approximately 37.5% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 90% and 100% (average yield: 29.43%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to National Louis at Illinois colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, National Louis's acceptance rate is 95.05% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.41%. 1,689 men and 2,374 women applied to National Louis and 1,585 men and 2,277 women students were accepted.

Among them, 260 men and 451 women were enrolled in National Louis. You can explore the National Louis's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at National Louis
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	4,063	1,689	2,374	0	0
Admitted	3,862	1,585	2,277	0	0
Enrolled	711	260	451	0	0
Acceptance Rate	95.05%	93.84%	95.91%	-	-
Yield	18.41%	16.40%	19.81%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

National Louis University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 711 first-year students enrolled in National Louis. The proportion of full-time students is 92.26% and part-time students is 7.74%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 36.57% and women students is 63.43%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at National Louis.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at National Louis
	Total	Men	Women
Total	711	260	451
Full-time	656	236	420
Part-time	55	24	31

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at National Louis. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply National Louis University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

National Louis Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to National Louis:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.nl.edu/admissions/
Online Application: https://www.nl.edu/apply-now/
Calendar System: Quarter
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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What is the acceptance rate at the National Louis?

National Louis is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 95.05%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to National Louis?

National Louis does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does National Louis require essays or personal statements?

National Louis recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for National Louis admission?

National Louis does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Is there an application fee?

National Louis does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, National Louis requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, National Louis requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for National Louis?

The institutional SAT code for National Louis is 1551 and 4-digit ACT code is 1094.