Lewis University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Lewis University is a private nonprofit institution located in Romeoville, Illinois with approximately 3,665 undergraduate students enrolled. Lewis University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 73%. The average net price after financial aid is $18,370 per year. The graduation rate is 63%, and the typical graduate earns $53,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Lewis University is a private Lasallian university in Romeoville, Illinois, United States, enrolls approximately 7,000 students in over 80 undergraduate programs, 35 graduate programs, and offers accelerated programs for working adults. The National Weather Service's Chicago/Romeoville office is also situated on campus.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 63% graduation rate is below average, meaning roughly 1 in 3 students who start don't finish, which is worth a serious conversation before enrolling. On the financial side, things look more reasonable — an $18,370 average net price and $18,750 median debt are manageable, and median earnings of $53,600 a decade out suggest graduates do find their footing. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small Catholic university near Chicago and have a clear plan to stay on track, but go in with eyes open about that completion rate.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,665 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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