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Lewis University
Most applicants get into Lewis University — 71.3% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Lewis University occupies suburban Romeoville, IL — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Air Transportation, where graduates median $87,197 four years out. Faculty pay averages $125,484 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 4,015 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 79.1% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 990 and 1220 — near the IL middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Lewis University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 990–1220 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Lewis University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 490 | 550 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 550 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 25 | 26 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Lewis University received 5,291 applications and admitted 3,848 (72.7%), with 620 enrolling.
How Lewis University compares
| Lewis University | Illinois median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 71.3% | 77% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $39,200 | $31,360 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $66,099 | $58,572 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Lewis University student earns $66,099 — 13% above the Illinois median of $58,572 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Lewis University lists tuition at $39,200 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Lewis University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $39,200 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Lewis University enrolls 4,015 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Lewis University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
66.6% graduate within six years. Roughly 33% don't — ask a Lewis University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Lewis University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Air Transportation | $87,197 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $86,275 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $86,015 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $85,320 |
| Computer Science | $82,159 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $76,485 |
| Physics | $76,122 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $72,812 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $71,987 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $71,831 |
| Chemistry | $67,006 |
| Marketing | $65,895 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $62,640 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $60,515 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $59,981 |
| Biology, General | $59,075 |
| Mathematics | $56,168 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $52,722 |
| Psychology, General | $52,029 |
| Social Work | $51,859 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,794 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $51,522 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $51,021 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $45,704 |
Median earnings for these 24 Lewis University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $66,099 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 38 additional Lewis University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Lewis University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 990–1220 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 71.3% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Lewis University's acceptance rate?
72.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,848 admitted from 5,291 applicants.
How much does Lewis University cost?
At Lewis University, published tuition is $39,200 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Lewis University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Lewis University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $66,099 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Illinois
- Loyola University Chicago — 81.6% admitted
- Knox College — 70.8% admitted
- McKendree University — 71.7% admitted
- Millikin University — 66.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.