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Lewis University
Romeoville, IL · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 71%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $17,318
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 57%
- Median earnings
- $59,389
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Lewis University is a private nonprofit college in Romeoville, IL with 4,015 undergraduates. It admits 71% of applicants, and admitted students average 1096 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $17,318 per year ($16,244 for families earning under $30,000). 57% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $59,389 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 71%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 5,291
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 3,848
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 16%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing490–600
200800
SAT Math470–610
200800
ACT Composite20–27
136
What Lewis University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $47,616
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $40,700
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$16,244
- $30–48k$11,815
- $48–75k$11,383
- $75–110k$16,390
- $110k+$23,590
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Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 57%
- Freshman retention
- 79%
- Median earnings
- $59,389
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,082
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 4,015
- Student–faculty ratio
- 13:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 46%
- White50%
- Hispanic28%
- Black7%
- Asian8%
Lewis University FAQ
What is Lewis University's acceptance rate?+
Lewis University admits 71% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Lewis University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 490–600 on SAT Reading and Writing and 470–610 on SAT Math; the average total is 1096.
What ACT score do you need for Lewis University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 20–27.
Is Lewis University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Lewis University?+
In Fall 2023, 5,291 students applied to Lewis University and 3,848 were admitted; 620 enrolled.
Does Lewis University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Lewis University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Lewis University require an essay?+
Lewis University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Lewis University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $47,616 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,318.
What is Lewis University's graduation rate?+
57% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 146612 · How we use this data
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