More selective than 58% of Illinois colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
28% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 5% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Lewis University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Lewis University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Lewis University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 490 | 600 |
| SAT math | 470 | 610 |
| ACT composite | 20 | 27 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 960 | 1210 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Lewis University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 71% | 490–600 | 470–610 | 20–27 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 73% | 490–610 | 500–610 | 22–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Lewis University compared with other Illinois colleges?
Lewis University has the 23rd-lowest acceptance rate of 53 Illinois colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | North Park University | 69% | 58% | $16,948 |
| 20 | Northern Illinois University | 70% | 49% | $13,391 |
| 21 | Knox College | 71% | 68% | $24,595 |
| 22 | Western Illinois University | 71% | 45% | $12,937 |
| 23 | Lewis University | 71% | 67% | $17,028 |
| 24 | McKendree University | 72% | 53% | $24,717 |
| 25 | Elmhurst University | 74% | 70% | $24,185 |
| 26 | Northeastern Illinois University | 75% | 22% | $14,109 |
| 27 | DePaul University | 76% | 68% | $30,902 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Illinois colleges →
Who enrolls at Lewis University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Lewis University admissions questions
What is the Lewis University acceptance rate?
Lewis University accepts 71% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,848 of 5,291 applicants were admitted.
Does Lewis University require the SAT or ACT?
Lewis University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 28% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Lewis University?
The middle 50% of Lewis University enrolled first-year students scored 960–1210 on the SAT and 20–27 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Lewis University?
16% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (620 of 3,848).
Is Lewis University getting harder to get into?
Lewis University accepted 71% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 73% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Lewis University overview