Overview
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| Location | Romeoville, Illinois |
| Online | lewisu.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Romeoville, Illinois, Lewis University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Roman Catholic faith. In the most recent statistical year 6,458 prospective students applied, and 4,266 were granted admission. Of those admitted 610 enrolled in the school. 4,093 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,344 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $34,268 plus fees of $210. Lewis University is ranked 277 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Lewis University is rated within the top 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Lewis University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#277 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#190 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#13 in Best Colleges in Illinois
#10 in Best Private Colleges in Illinois
#142 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1010/1220 |
| ACT | 21/27 |
| GPA | 3.6 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $40 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $210 |
| Room and Board | $11,050 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,230 |
| Total One Year Cost | $49,258 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 25% |
| Health Professions | 18% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 12% |
| Education | 10% |
| Transportation and Materials Moving | 9% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=146612 IPEDS survey data for Lewis University.
Current students may use the Lewis University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.