Outcomes at Lewis
Graduation Rate
62.31%
Transfer-out Rate
23.21%
Retention Rate
81.00%
The graduation rate at Lewis University is 62.31% last year which is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. 400 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 642 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 46.20%.
The transfer-out rate is 23.21% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The retention rate (full-time students) is 81% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Lewis University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Lewis University. 400 students have completed and 149 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 8 students still enrolled and 85 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 642 | 639 | 3 |
| Completers | 400 (62.31%) | 397 | 3 |
| Transfer-out | 149 (23.21%) | 149 | - |
| Still Enrolled | 8 (1.25%) | 8 | - |
| No Longer Enrolled | 85 (13.24%) | 85 | - |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 286 students have completed in 4 years and additional 93 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 286 (44.76%) |
130 (40.25%) |
156 (49.37%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 93 (14.55%) |
45 (13.93%) |
48 (15.19%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 16 (2.50%) |
9 (2.79%) |
7 (2.22%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 62.31% (400/642) | 57.72% (187/324) | 66.98% (213/318) |
| Asian | 64.10% (25/39) | 60.87% (14/23) | 68.75% (11/16) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 41.67% (20/48) | 47.62% (10/21) | 37.04% (10/27) |
| Hispanic | 51.75% (74/143) | 45.07% (32/71) | 58.33% (42/72) |
| White | 68.44% (258/377) | 63.64% (119/187) | 73.16% (139/190) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 100.00% (1/1) | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) |
| Two or More Race | 58.82% (10/17) | 50.00% (6/12) | 80.00% (4/5) |
| Unknown | 75.00% (6/8) | 0.00% (0/1) | 85.71% (6/7) |