Overview of Lewis University

Lewis University is a private, Roman Catholic university in the Lasallian tradition, situated in Romeoville, Illinois. The institution has a large selection of over 105 undergraduate and graduate degree programs for students. Students are supported by a robust 13 to 1 student/faculty ratio, and professors take a personalized approach to the teaching and learning process. Outside of the classroom, students will find plenty of opportunities to engage with the campus community via the university’s over 100 clubs and organizations.

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 6,440 (4,351 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 49% Male/51% Female
• 82% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $33,420
• Books: $1,500
• Room and Board: $10,820
• Other Expenses: $2,230
• Total Cost: $47,970

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 99%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 99%
  • Loans: 68%
• Mean Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $15,701
  • Loans: $7,115

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Majors: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; Criminal Justice/Safety Studies; Business Administration and Management, General; Computer Science; and Psychology, General

Retention and Graduation

• First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 82%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 44%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 63%

NCAA Athletic Programs

• Men’s Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball
• Women’s Sports: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball

Overview of Lewis University Admissions

Lewis University is a generally open school; only about 58% of applicants were not admitted in 2019. Students whose SAT/ACT scores and GPA are within the institution’s requirements have a good chance of being admitted. Applicants must complete an online application and send test scores from either the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. Glowing recommendation letters can bolster your application, along with being involved with student organizations and attempting a challenging course load. Interested students should check out the university’s website, which has helpful tips and contact information for the admissions offices.

Admissions Data                        

• Lewis University Acceptance Rate: 58%
• Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 520/600
  • SAT Math: 520/600
  • SAT Writing: -/-
  • ACT Cumulative: 21/26
  • ACT English: 21/26
  • ACT Math: 19/26
  • ACT Writing: -/-

Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for Lewis University, it should be easy to gain admissions to the schools below. If Lewis University is currently out of your reach, then you are sure to be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

University of Texas at El Paso, University of California, Merced, California State University Sacramento, California State University Northridge, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Kean University, California State University Los Angeles

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for Lewis University, you should have an equal chance of gaining admissions at these schools.

East Carolina University, Texas State University, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Old Dominion University, Georgia State University, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will Be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than Lewis University. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, you’ll be a competitive candidate.

Quinnipiac University, Ohio University, University of Alabama, Pace University, University of North Texas, California State University Long Beach, Florida Gulf Coast University

Applying to Lewis University

Application Deadline: Rolling

Undergraduate Admissions Website:

https://www.lewisu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/index.htm

Undergraduate Application Link(s): https://admissions.lewisu.edu/apply/

Graduate Admissions Website: https://www.lewisu.edu/admissions/graduate/index.htm

Graduate Application Link(s): https://grad.lewisu.edu/apply/