What Lewis costs
Lewis University charges $39,200 a year in published tuition and fees, about $19,600 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $47,313 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $17,977 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Getting into Lewis
For fall 2024, Lewis University received 6,302 applications and admitted 4,493 students, and 686 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 960 and 1210.
What Lewis students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Lewis University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 102 |
| Aviation / Airway Management and Operations | 102 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 81 |
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 78 |
| Business Administration and Management | 64 |
| Psychology | 54 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 35 |
| Education / Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 32 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Lewis
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- North Central College, Naperville, Illinois: about 12 miles away
- Aurora University, Aurora, Illinois: about 17 miles away
- Saint Xavier University, Chicago, Illinois: about 20 miles away
- Elmhurst University, Elmhurst, Illinois: about 21 miles away
- Dominican University, River Forest, Illinois: about 25 miles away
- Concordia University–Chicago, River Forest, Illinois: about 25 miles away
Colleges like Lewis
Smaller private universities with the same campus setting (suburban), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Davenport University, Grand Rapids, Michigan: 3,134 undergraduates
- Maryville University of Saint Louis, Saint Louis, Missouri: 5,658 undergraduates
- Baldwin Wallace University, Berea, Ohio: 2,842 undergraduates
- Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, Illinois: 2,603 undergraduates
- Webster University, Saint Louis, Missouri: 2,304 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Lewis University's acceptance rate? 71.3% for fall 2024: 4,493 of 6,302 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Lewis University? $39,200 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Lewis University? About 4,000 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Lewis University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 960–1210.
What is the campus setting at Lewis University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as suburban.
Sources
- College Navigator: Lewis University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Lewis University