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Lewis University

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Romeoville, Illinois 60446-2200

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

Lewis University is a private institution in Romeoville with particular strength in business and computer science. With an average SAT of 1117, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3.7K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

63% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $66,099 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,370.

Established
1932
Motto
Signum Fidei
Type
Private university
Conference
Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division II

Campus Visits

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73%Acceptance
1117SAT Avg
3,665Students
14:1Student:Faculty
63%Grad Rate
$66,099Earnings 10yr
$18,370Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Lewis University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate72.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1117

Reading & WritingMid: 565
490610
MathMid: 580
500610

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
2226

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

72.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1117

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$37,882
Room & Board$12,140
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$45,843
Average Net Price$18,370
Median Debt at Graduation$21,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$228

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,995
$30–48K$13,255
$48–75K$17,911
$75–110K$21,501
$110K+$24,497

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,370

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

53.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

25

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (93)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
3,665
Gender Split
48% / 52%
Women / Men
First Generation
39%
Pell Grant Recipients
31%

Race & Ethnicity

White 53%
Black 6%
Hispanic 25%
Asian 8%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate62.6%
Freshman Retention83.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$56,095
8 Years$61,064
10 Years$66,099

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$49,900
Men
$59,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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