Lewis University Admission Requirements

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Lewis University Admission Overview

Lewis University admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Lewis University admitted 71.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.6 GPA (A-) and SAT 960-1210 / ACT 20-27. Lewis University is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Lewis University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Lewis University Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

71.3%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

Low

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Acceptance Rate

The Lewis University acceptance rate is 71.3%. Last year, 4,493 of 6,302 applicants were admitted. That is the 24th lowest acceptance rate in Illinois.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Lewis University and can you get accepted?

Lewis University is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Lewis University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.6. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Lewis University GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.6

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.6

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Lewis University typically have around a 3.6 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Lewis University is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

28% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #14 in Illinois for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Lewis University freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	28.0%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	18.0%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	18.0%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	14.0%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	13.0%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	9.0%	Low
2.00 to 2.49	0%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Lewis University SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

960-1210

Freshmen who sent SAT

24%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 490
Math 470
Composite 960

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 600
Math 610
Composite 1210

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Lewis University typically score around a 1090 SAT (middle 50% 960–1210) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 57th percentile nationally. Lewis University ranks #25 in the state of Illinois for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 960 to 1210

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Lewis University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1090 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Lewis University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1210+	Above 75th	>82%
1090 to 1210	Avg +	72%-82%
960 to 1090	Avg -	56%-72%
Below 960	Below mid-50	<56%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Lewis University ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

20-27

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 20
Math 19
Composite 20

75th Percentile Scores

English 25
Math 26
Composite 27

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Lewis University typically have around a 23 ACT (mid-50 20–27) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 68th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Lewis University places #22 among colleges in Illinois for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 20 to 27

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Lewis University without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 23.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Lewis University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
27+	Above 75th	>84%
23 to 27	Avg +	71%-84%
20 to 23	Avg -	59%-71%
Below 20	Below mid-50	<59%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

83% of Lewis University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 45% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Lewis University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	16%
Top 25% of class	45%
Top 50% of class	83%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Lewis University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	2,980	3,273	6,302
Accepted	2,220	2,239	4,493
Acceptance Rate	74%	68%	71%
Enrolled	344	337	686
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	15%	15%	15%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Lewis University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Lewis University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Lewis University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Lewis University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Lewis University is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 71.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.6 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (960-1210); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025