Lewis University Admission
Acceptance Rate
72.73%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
16.11%
Freshmen Enrollment
605
SAT Scores
1,100
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 4,746 students have applied and 3,515 students have allowed to admit to Lewis University (Acceptance rate: 74.06%). Lewis's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 17.21 % where 605 students have finally enrolled out of 3,515 admitted students.
Lewis acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Chicago State University and Concordia University-Chicago, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 71.61%).
Lewis enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 12.75%).
How to Apply to Lewis University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Lewis. Lewis offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.lewisu.edu/admissions/index.htm |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.lewisu.edu/admissions/application.htm |
| Financial Aid | www.lewisu.edu/admissions/finaid/index.htm |
| Net Price Calculator | www.lewisu.edu/admissions/finaid/scholarshipcalculator.htm |
| Veterans Tuition | www.lewisu.edu/admissions/Finaid/faq.htm |
| Athletic | https://lewisflyers.com/documents/2021/12/7/Lewis_University_NCAA_FGR_and_ASR.pdf |
| Disability Service | www.lewisu.edu/case/disabilityservices/index.htm |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Lewis and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Lewis University is 1,100 and the average ACT score is 25. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Lewis University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,051). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis University | 1,100 | 25 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,051 | 22 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois | 1,124 | 70 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Lewis University, 152 students submitted SAT scores (25% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,100 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 510 | 560 | 600 |
| Mathematics | 500 | 540 | 600 |
| Total | 1,010 | 1,100 | 1,200 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Lewis University, 58 students submitted ACT scores (10% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 25 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 21 | 25 | 29 |
| English | 20 | 25 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 25 | 28 |
Lewis Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Lewis University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |