- Acceptance rate: 95% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $15,724 a year (2022–23)
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National Louis University reported an acceptance rate of 95% for fall 2024.
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National Louis University GPA requirements
National Louis University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and National Louis University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
National Louis University acceptance rate
National Louis University admitted 3,862 of 4,063 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 95%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
National Louis University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Chicago, Illinois, with 4,471 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What National Louis University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
National Louis University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
National Louis University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $15,724 a year at National Louis University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for National Louis University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. National Louis University admitted 95% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at National Louis University?
A lot: National Louis University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers essay or personal statement and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does National Louis University require the SAT or ACT?
Check National Louis University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. National Louis University didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
What is National Louis University's acceptance rate?
National Louis University's acceptance rate was 95% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,862 of 4,063 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
How selective is National Louis University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. National Louis University admitted 95% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into National Louis University?
National Louis University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does it matter at National Louis University if a parent went there?
No. National Louis University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does National Louis University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $15,724 a year at National Louis University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does National Louis University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. National Louis University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does National Louis University require an essay?
No, but it considers one. National Louis University doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Sources
- College Navigator: National Louis UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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