More selective than 10% of Illinois colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose National Louis University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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National Louis University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 95% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 93% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is National Louis University compared with other Illinois colleges?
National Louis University has the 48th-lowest acceptance rate of 53 Illinois colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | Dominican University | 90% | 55% | $11,745 |
| 45 | Monmouth College | 91% | 65% | $17,133 |
| 46 | Concordia University-Chicago | 93% | 36% | $18,436 |
| 47 | Rockford University | 93% | 47% | $22,436 |
| 48 | National Louis University | 95% | 30% | $12,641 |
| 49 | Benedictine University | 95% | 50% | $22,313 |
| 50 | Roosevelt University | 97% | 35% | $20,194 |
| 51 | Greenville University | 98% | 40% | $19,533 |
| 52 | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | 98% | 57% | $14,889 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Illinois colleges →
Who enrolls at National Louis University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
National Louis University admissions questions
What is the National Louis University acceptance rate?
National Louis University accepts 95% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,860 of 4,145 applicants were admitted.
Does National Louis University require the SAT or ACT?
National Louis University does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at National Louis University?
20% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (785 of 3,860).
Is National Louis University getting harder to get into?
National Louis University accepted 95% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 93% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to National Louis University overview