Lewis University
Faith-based college · Romeoville, IL · 4,015 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
71%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
960–1210
ACT (middle 50%)
20–27
Average net price
$17,318
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$47,616
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
57%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Lewis University?
Lewis University accepts about 71 of every 100 applicants (71%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 960 and 1210 on the SAT. A score at or above 1210 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 960, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 20–27.
The latest federal data says Lewis University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Lewis University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Lewis University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $47,616 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $17,318 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $40,700 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$40,700
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$40,700
- Room & board$12,630
- Total cost of attendance$47,616
- Average net price after grants$17,318
Popular majors
Business, Education, Health Professions & Nursing, Computer Science, Transportation.
Lewis University FAQ
- What is Lewis University's acceptance rate?
- 71% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Lewis University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 960–1210. Aim for 1210 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Lewis University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 20–27.
- Is Lewis University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Lewis University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Lewis University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Lewis University cost?
- About $47,616 a year before aid; $17,318 on average after grants.
- What is Lewis University's FAFSA school code?
- 001707. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Lewis University receives your information.
- What is Lewis University's graduation rate?
- 57% of students finish within six years.
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