Lewis Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 71.29%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1080. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $39,200
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at Lewis:
- Total Enrollment: 7,011, including 1,357 online students
- 4,326 Undergraduate, 2,685 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 48.2% men, 51.8% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 67%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 79%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 133 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 20 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 36 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Lewis Overview
Lewis University (Lewis) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Romeoville, IL. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The Lewis's tuition & fees is $39,200 for the academic year 2024-2025. 88% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $22,993.
The school has a total enrollment of 7,011 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
Lewis's acceptance rate is 71.29% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 15.27%. The median SAT score is 1080 and the ACT score is 24.
Lewis ranked 10th in Illinois Colleges rankings. Lewis University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Lewis University is $39,200. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $15,800.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $40,564 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $16,116.
| Undergraduate | $39,200 |
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| Graduate | $15,800 |
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| Undergraduate | $40,564 |
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| Graduate | $16,116 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Lewis University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Lewis
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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