# Lewis University

Private nonprofit college in Romeoville, IL. IPEDS ID 146612.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/lewis-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/lewis-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 71% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $17,028 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 67%; beats 69% of IL colleges and 72% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $66,099; beats 73% of IL colleges and 81% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $18,750

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,382 |
| 30-48k | $11,712 |
| 48-75k | $12,178 |
| 75-110k | $19,908 |
| 110k+ | $25,035 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.25 years on average (48% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $66,099 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,382 | $44,124 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $11,712 | $49,776 | 1.6 years |
| 48-75k | $12,178 | $51,757 | 1.7 years |
| 75-110k | $19,908 | $84,609 | 2.8 years |
| 110k+ | $25,035 | $106,399 | 3.5 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $47,313
- Tuition and fees: $39,200
- Housing and meals: $12,140; books: $1,500

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 490–600; SAT math: 470–610; ACT: 20–27 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 5,291 applicants, 3,848 admitted, 620 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 71%, ACT 20–27 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 73%, ACT 22–26 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (62 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | $39,228 | $87,197 | $24,873 |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | $86,275 | not reported |
| Information Technology | $57,984 | $86,015 | $27,000 |
| Nursing | $76,766 | $85,320 | $27,000 |
| Computer Science | $60,726 | $82,159 | $23,250 |
| Human Resources | $50,361 | $76,485 | $27,000 |
| Physics | not reported | $76,122 | not reported |
| Accounting | $47,616 | $72,812 | $23,162 |
| Business Administration | $53,793 | $71,987 | $26,000 |
| Finance | $52,742 | $71,831 | $25,688 |
| Chemistry | not reported | $67,006 | $22,781 |
| Marketing | $43,196 | $65,895 | $20,000 |
| Criminal Justice | $37,583 | $62,640 | $20,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | $60,515 | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | $24,202 | $59,981 | not reported |
| Biology | $35,948 | $59,075 | $26,499 |
| Mathematics | not reported | $56,168 | not reported |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | not reported | $52,722 | not reported |
| Psychology | $31,104 | $52,029 | $25,000 |
| Social Work | not reported | $51,859 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $41,130 | $51,794 | $26,000 |
| Special Education | $45,831 | $51,522 | $25,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $28,856 | $51,021 | $26,000 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | $45,704 | not reported |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Software and Media Applications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Legal Support Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Security / Homeland Security | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Transportation and Materials Moving, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Science / Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $100,490 (Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN), $95,990 (IL), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $105,090 (Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN), $104,270 (IL), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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