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Lewis University

Lewis University
1 University Parkway
Romeoville, IL 60446


Fax number: (815) 836-5002
Website: https://www.lewisu.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 815 897-9000 9000
800 897-9000 9000 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: required of some
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required of some
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.61
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 24%
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1020 - 1200
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 21 - 29
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 25%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 10%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 4,746
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 3,515
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 9%
Admission may be deferred: yes

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

How to apply

Freshman Admission Requirements

For admission to Lewis University as a freshman, an applicant must:

r    Be a current high school senior or have graduated from an approved or accredited secondary school by the department of education of the state in which it is located; OR

r    Have earned high school equivalency through the General Educational Development (GED) testing program (issued by the state department of education); OR

r    Present GED test results and ACT or SAT test results, if the student completed secondary education through an alternative program.

Lewis University bases admission decisions on a combination of factors including grade point average, class rank, ACT or SAT scores, and accumulation of 18 high school units.  Three of those units should be in English and the remaining 15 should be college preparatory in nature. A strong academic record, evidence of the ability to do college level work and benefit from it, enthusiasm, and the desire to succeed are all considered in the admission decision.

Freshman Admission Process

Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible in order to receive full consideration for admission and scholarships. 

  • Our priority application deadline for Fall is April 15
  • Students interested in being considered for academic and/or talent scholarships should apply by January 15

Upon receiving a completed application, the Office of Admission will notify candidates of their status within a 2 to 3 weeks. Admission decisions will be mailed beginning in early October.

r    Submit an undergraduate application

o        Apply online, print an application or request by mail

r    Submit an official high school transcript

r    Submit official ACT (code: 1058) or SAT (code: 1404) test score results

r    Submit a $40 application fee

 

Submitting a letter of recommendation from a high school guidance counselor or submitting an essay/personal statement is optional.

 
 
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