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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Lewis University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

73
%
Acceptance rate
3.71
Average High School GPA
1112
SAT Midpoint
May 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Lewis University?

73%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Lewis accepted 73% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 5,234 people applied and 3,807 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1868 / 2452 (76%)
Men
1939 / 2782 (70%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Lewis University:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

16%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 16% ended up enrolling at Lewis University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Lewis University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Lewis considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Application Essay

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Lewis University?

3.71
Average High School GPA
1112
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Lewis University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.71. 19% of freshmen who attended Lewis were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 42% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
30%
3.75-3.99
18%
3.50-3.74
17%
3.25-3.49
18%
3.00-3.24
11%
2.50-2.99
9%

Lewis is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

28%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

5%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
500
Math Mean
557
75th Percentile
600
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
510
Verbal Mean
555
75th Percentile
600
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1010
Composite Mean
1112
75th Percentile
1200

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Lewis University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

May 1
Regular admission deadline
October 1
Application notification

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