Important Information
- Application Deadline：rolling
- Early Decision：N/A
- Early Action：N/A
When applying to Lewis University, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. The application fee at Lewis University is $40. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due Aug. 1. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 58 percent.
Regular Decision
Application deadline
rolling
Priority application deadline
April 15
Notification date
On a rolling basis beginning October 1
Deadline for accepting admission offers
Must reply by May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified thereafter
Students accepted for terms other than the fall
Yes
Designated in-house gap year program for incoming freshmen
No
Early Decision
Early decision plan offered
No
Early decision deadline
-
Early decision decision sent by
-
Early Action
Early action plan offered
No
Students restricted from applying to other early action plans
-
Early action deadline
-
Early action decision sent by
-
Application Fee
Application fee
$40
Application fee refundable
No
Application fee waived for students with financial need
Yes
Application fee for students who apply online
Same fee
Reduced application fee for students who apply online
40
Deferred admissions allowed
Yes
Maximum length of deferment
1 year
Application Formats
Application URL
http://www.illinoismentor.org/applications/lewis_university/apply.html
Common Application accepted
Yes
Tuition & Room Deposits
Tuition deposit
$100
Tuition deposit refundable
Refundable by May 1
Room deposit
$100
Room deposit refundable
Refundable
Deadline for housing deposit
May 1
Contact Information
Admissions phone
(800) 897-9000
Admissions email
mailto:admissions@lewisu.edu
Admissions address
One University Parkway Unit #297 Romeoville, IL 60446-2200
Fall 2018 Selectivity
Selectivity
Selective
Acceptance rate
58%
Acceptance rate (in-state)
59%
Acceptance rate (out-of-state)
52%
Male acceptance rate (in-state)
59%
Male acceptance rate (out-of-state)
56%
Female acceptance rate (in-state)
59%
Female acceptance rate (out-of-state)
49%
Early decision acceptance rate
-
Early action acceptance rate
-
Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students)
58%
Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments
Applicants
5,876
Applicants (in-state)
4,824
Applicants (out-of-state)
941
Female applicants
3,553
Female applicants (in-state)
2,947
Female applicants (out-of-state)
573
Male applicants
2,323
Male applicants (in-state)
1,877
Male applicants (out-of-state)
368
Applicants accepted
3,394
Applicants accepted (in-state)
2,853
Applicants accepted (out-of-state)
486
Female applicants accepted
2,046
Female applicants accepted (in-state)
1,749
Female applicants accepted (out-of-state)
280
Male applicants accepted
1,348
Male applicants accepted (in-state)
1,104
Male applicants accepted (out-of-state)
206
Freshman enrollment
645
Freshman enrollment (in-state)
587
Freshman enrollment (out-of-state)
47
Female freshman enrollment
328
Female freshman enrollment (in-state)
307
Female freshman enrollment (out-of-state)
18
Male freshman enrollment
317
Male freshman enrollment (in-state)
280
Male freshman enrollment (out-of-state)
29
Early decision applicants
-
Early decision applicants accepted
-
Early decision applicants enrolled
-
Early action applicants
-
Early action applicants accepted
-
Early action applicants enrolled
-
Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action
-
Fall 2018 Waitlist
School has a waitlist
No
Applicants placed on waitlist
-
Students accepting place on waitlist
-
Students accepted from waitlist
-
Fall 2018 High School Rank
Freshman students submitting high school class standing
47%
Class standing breakdown
Freshmen in top 10 percent of high school class16%
Freshmen in top 25 percent of high school class46%
Freshmen in top 50 percent of high school class81%
Freshmen in bottom 25 percent of high school class3%
Fall 2018 High School GPA
Freshman students submitting high school GPA
98%
Average high school GPA
3.5
High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range
3.2-3.9
Fall 2018 Freshman SAT Scores
Freshman students submitting SAT scores
54%
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing average score
564
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile range
520-600
SAT Math average score
561
SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range
520-600
SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range
-
Fall 2018 Freshman ACT Scores
Freshman students submitting ACT scores
43%
Average ACT Composite score
24
ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range
21-26
ACT English 25th-75th percentile range
21-26
ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range
19-26
ACT Reading 25th-75th percentile range
21-28
ACT Science 25th-75th percentile range
21-26
Deadlines & Requirements
Application deadline
FallJuly 1
SpringNov. 15
Preapplication form required
No
Separate application form required
Yes
Conditional admission offered
No
Early decision or early action options available
-
TOEFL (paper)
Required
TOEFL (internet-based)
Required
Michigan Test
-
IELTS
Required
SAT
Considered
SAT Subject
-
ACT
Considered
ITEP
-
PTE
Required
Advance deposit required
No
TOEFL
TOEFL accepted instead of SAT or ACT
Yes
Minimum score required (paper test)
550
Minimum score required (internet-based test)
79
Average score (paper test)
-
Average score (internet-based test)
-
IELTS
Minimum score required
6
Average score
-
ITEP
Minimum score required
-
Average score
-
PTE
Minimum score required
52
Average score
-
Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments (International Students)
Acceptance rate
50%
Female acceptance rate
52%
Male acceptance rate
49%
Applicants
111
Female applicants
33
Male applicants
78
Applicants accepted
55
Female applicants accepted
17
Male applicants accepted
38
Freshman enrollment
11
Female freshman enrollment
3
Male freshman enrollment
8
Recruitment
Institution actively recruits international students via
social media / other web-based approaches
Institution conducts off-campus admissions interviews with international students via
Skype or other web-based video interview
phone
Admissions website translated into languages other than English
Yes
International Student Contact
International student contact
-
Admission Requirements
Admission interview
Recommended
Campus visit
Recommended
Off-campus interviews
May be arranged with an admission representative
Open admission policy
-
College uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants
Yes
Required standardized tests
Either SAT or ACT
Admissions exam policy (test-flexible, test-optional, test-blind)
-
SAT with Writing Test
SAT with or without Writing component accepted
ACT with Writing Test
ACT with or without writing test accepted
SAT/ACT scores must be received by
Aug. 1
SAT Subject Test scores must be received by
-
SAT essay used in admissions
Not using essay component
ACT essay used in admissions
Not using essay component
Applicants' test scores used for academic advising
Yes
High school completion requirements
High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
General college-preparatory program
Require
Special requirements for admission to specific programs
-
Early admission of high school students
No
Offers conditional admission for applicants with academic deficiencies or economic disadvantages
Yes
Academic Factors Considered
Rigor of secondary school record
Very Important
Class rank
Considered
GPA
Very Important
Standardized test scores
Important
Application essay
Important
Recommendations
Considered
Nonacademic Factors Considered
Interview
Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent/ability
Considered
Character/personal qualities
Considered
First-generation college student
Considered
Alumni/alumnae relations
Considered
Geographical residence
Considered
State residency
Not Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment
Not Considered
Race/ethnicity
Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Work experience
Considered
Applicant's interest level
Considered
Required High School Coursework
English units
3
Foreign Language units
-
History units
1
Math units
2
Science units
2
Science lab units
1
Social studies units
2
Academic electives
8
Total units required
18
Recommended High School Coursework
English units
4
Foreign language units
2
History units
1
Math units
3
Science units
2
Science lab units
1
Social Studies units
2
Academic electives
8
Total units recommended
22
Entrance Exams
AP tests may be used for
Credit and/or placement
AP scores accepted
3, 4, 5
Limit on number of AP exams accepted for credit?
-
IB exams may be used for
Credit and/or placement
IB scores accepted (standard level)
-
IB scores accepted (higher level)
5, 6, 7
College-Level Examination Program test may be used for
Credit only
DSST may be used for
Credit only
Transfer Deadlines
Accepting applications
Fall, Spring, Summer
Application due date
-
Admission decision sent
-
Deadline for accepting admission offers
-
Transfer Requirements
Minimum credits to apply
12
Minimum required high school GPA
-
Minimum required college GPA
2
High school transcript
Required of some
College transcript(s)
Required of all
Essay/personal statement
Recommended of some
Admission interview
Recommended of some
Standardized test scores
Not required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
Not required
Transfer students may earn advanced standing credit
Yes
Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit
C-
Maximum credit/courses that may be transferred
Two-year institution: 72 credits
Minimum credits needed to complete associate degree
24
Minimum credits needed to complete bachelor's degree
32
Open admission policy applies to transfer students
No
Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments (Transfer Students)
Acceptance rate
52%
Applicants
1,459
Applicants accepted
755
Enrolled
455
New transfer students who had an associate degree granted by another institution
-
New transfer students who entered with credits granted by a community college
-
Guaranteed Admission
Has guaranteed admission agreement with at least one other institution
Yes
Guaranteed admission agreement URL
//Http://www.lewisu.edu/academics/aviation/parkland.htm
Institutions with guaranteed admission agreement
Parkland College
Veterans
Exams accepted for transfer credits
American Council on Education (ACE)
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
Maximum transferable credits (ACE)
30 credits
Maximum transferable credits (CLEP or DSST)
30 credits
Veteran transfer policy URL
https://www.lewisu.edu/veterans/credit.htm
Veteran transfer policy description
Students may earn up to 30 credit hours through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) - learning acquired through a student's work, training, volunteer experiences, and personal life. Credit is granted for college-level learning which can be demonstrated and documented.
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Applications
- Regular Decision
- Early Decision
- Early Action
- Application Fee
- Application Formats
- Tuition & Room Deposits
- Contact Information
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Entering class stats
- Fall 2018 Selectivity
- Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments
- Fall 2018 Waitlist
- Fall 2018 High School Rank
- Fall 2018 High School GPA
- Fall 2018 Freshman SAT Scores
- Fall 2018 Freshman ACT Scores
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International students
- Deadlines & Requirements
- TOEFL
- IELTS
- ITEP
- PTE
- Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments (International Students)
- Recruitment
- International Student Contact
-
Admission requirements
- Admission Requirements
- Academic Factors Considered
- Nonacademic Factors Considered
- Required High School Coursework
- Recommended High School Coursework
- Entrance Exams
-
Transfer students
- Transfer Deadlines
- Transfer Requirements
- Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments (Transfer Students)
- Guaranteed Admission
- Veterans
