- Acceptance rate: 71% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 490–600 reading and writing, 470–610 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 20–27 composite
- Average net price: $19,472 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Lewis University reported: an acceptance rate of 71% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 20–27.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Lewis University reviews each application.
Lewis University GPA requirements
Lewis University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Lewis University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Lewis University acceptance rate
Lewis University admitted 4,493 of 6,302 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 71%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Lewis University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Romeoville, Illinois, with 4,326 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Lewis University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 490 | 540 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 540 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 | 27 |
| ACT English | 20 | 23 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 24 | 26 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1096 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Lewis University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
AP credit
Lewis University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $19,472 a year at Lewis University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Lewis University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Lewis University admitted 71% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Lewis University?
A lot: Lewis University requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, test scores, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is Lewis University test optional?
Check Lewis University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Lewis University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 24% sent SAT scores and 4% sent ACT scores.
What GPA does Lewis University look for?
Lewis University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at Lewis University?
Lewis University's acceptance rate was 71% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,493 of 6,302 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is it easy to get into Lewis University?
Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. Lewis University admitted 71% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What are Lewis University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Lewis University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 490–600 in reading and writing and 470–610 in math; ACT composite 20–27, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does Lewis University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Lewis University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at Lewis University if a parent went there?
Yes. Lewis University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at Lewis University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $19,472 a year at Lewis University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: Lewis UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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