Lewis University Acceptance Rate
Romeoville, Illinois · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,291
- Admitted
- 3,848
- Yield
- 16.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Lewis University's acceptance rate has risen from 61.9% in 2014–15 to 72.7% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 5,786 to 5,291 (-9%) over that period.
Its 72.7% rate makes Lewis University more selective than about 57% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 50 tracked Illinois schools, it is more selective than about 54%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (76.2% for women vs 69.7% for men, a 6.5-point gap). Lewis University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 16.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,786 | 3,582 | 61.9% | 744 |
| 2015–16 | 5,728 | 3,542 | 61.8% | 702 |
| 2016–17 | 6,199 | 3,669 | 59.2% | 642 |
| 2017–18 | 5,447 | 2,932 | 53.8% | 609 |
| 2018–19 | 5,876 | 3,394 | 57.8% | 645 |
| 2019–20 | 6,674 | 4,265 | 63.9% | 639 |
| 2020–21 | 6,458 | 4,266 | 66.1% | 610 |
| 2021–22 | 4,311 | 3,072 | 71.3% | 567 |
| 2022–23 | 4,746 | 3,515 | 74.1% | 605 |
| 2023–24 | 5,291 | 3,848 | 72.7% | 620 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,452 | 1,868 | 76.2% |
| Men | 2,782 | 1,939 | 69.7% |
| Another gender | 57 | 41 | 71.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 490–610 | 28% |
| SAT Math | 500–610 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–26 | 5% |
How Lewis University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Lewis University's acceptance rate?
Lewis University's acceptance rate is 72.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,848 admitted of 5,291 applicants).
Is Lewis University test optional?
Lewis University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Lewis University?
Lewis University received 5,291 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,848.
What SAT score do you need for Lewis University?
Admitted students at Lewis University typically scored 490–610 on SAT Reading/Writing and 500–610 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Lewis University getting harder to get into?
Lewis University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 61.9% in 2014–15 to 72.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.lewisu.edu/.