Lewis University Admission Requirements

Admissions

How hard is it to get into Lewis University and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Lewis University is 66%.  It ranks #24 in Illinois for lowest rate of acceptance. Lewis University is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 4,266 out of 6,458 applicants were admitted.

The school has challenging admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 51 percent (SAT 1010/1220 ACT 21/27). Lewis University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.6. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 14% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Lewis University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 54% of students submitted SAT scores and 43% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Lewis University?

Lewis University typically prefers applicants to be in the top 59 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1010 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 900. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1120 out of 1600. Lewis University ranks #15 in Illinois for highest average SAT composite score. 54 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Lewis University?

Admission data indicates that Lewis University regularly accepts students with ACT's of 21 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 43 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 18 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 24 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 27 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #11 in Illinois for highest average ACT composite score. 43 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Lewis University.

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

What GPA do you need to get into Lewis University?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Lewis University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Lewis University was 3.6 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #14 in Illinois for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Lewis University accepts 66% of students who apply.

 What do these ratings mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2021

High School Class Rank

83% of Lewis University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

Admission Statistics

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Lewis University is $40.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Lewis University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

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