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Lewis University
Romeoville, ILPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 71% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Lewis University is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Romeoville, IL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 4.0K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 71%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
4.0K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
71% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading490 - 600
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math470 - 610
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite20 - 27
1typical 50% range36
71%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing17% of degrees
Health Sciences11% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Software and Media Applications.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $140,898
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,706
Earnings 5yr: $123,620
Debt: N/A
Air Transportation.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,264
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,499
Earnings 5yr: $108,294
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,361
Earnings 5yr: $81,905
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,205
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Air Transportation.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,197
Earnings 5yr: $78,785
Debt: $24,873
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,275
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,015
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,320
Earnings 5yr: $86,450
Debt: $27,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,837
Earnings 5yr: $87,368
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,159
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $23,250
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,485
Earnings 5yr: $68,827
Debt: $27,000
Physics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,122
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,812
Earnings 5yr: $64,649
Debt: $23,162
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,987
Earnings 5yr: $64,595
Debt: $26,000
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,831
Earnings 5yr: $75,797
Debt: $25,688
Curriculum and Instruction.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,917
Earnings 5yr: $67,197
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,006
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $22,781
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,895
Earnings 5yr: $61,979
Debt: $20,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$17,028
In-State Tuition$39,200
Out-of-State Tuition$39,200
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
33%
Pell Grants
42%
Take Loans
66%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$56,095
+18% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$66,099
Completion Signals
67%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
79%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$203/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
49%
Men51%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 49% men and 51% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
39%
Part-Time Share
15%
Avg Family Income
$71,415
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