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#22 Best value colleges in the Midwest in AmericaLewis University
Romeoville, IL · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $17,028 a year
Median debt at graduation: $21,500 (all students)
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Rankings
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In America
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in America#79 of 681
- Best value colleges in the Midwest in America#22 of 177
- Most affordable colleges with strong academics in America#102 of 690
- Best value colleges in America#103 of 674
- Best colleges for NCAA Division II athletes in America#45 of 292
- Lowest net price for middle-income families in America#127 of 682
In Illinois
- Best colleges for criminal justice in Illinois#7 of 36
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in Illinois#7 of 34
- Best value colleges in Illinois#5 of 21
- Best value colleges in the Midwest in Illinois#5 of 21
- Most affordable colleges with strong academics in Illinois#5 of 21
- Best colleges for accounting in Illinois#10 of 41
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.67%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.79%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,096 · ACT 23.5
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.13 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$11,056
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $47,313 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 3,948 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 49% · Women 51% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 39% |
| First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023 | 14% |
| Total students | 6,636 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $17,028 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $47,313 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $21,500 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 67% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 37% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 34% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 66% |
| First-year retention | 79% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $66,099 |
| Admission rate | 71% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | No application fee |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $1,581 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 33% |
| Average SAT | 1096 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 490–600 |
| SAT math | 470–610 |
| ACT composite | 20–27 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Excellent · Top 16% (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Air Transportation | |
| Management information systems | |
| Information technology | |
| Nursing | |
| Computer science | |
| Human resources | |
| Physics | |
| Accounting | |
| Business administration | |
| Finance | |
| Chemistry | |
| Marketing | |
| Criminal justice | |
| Allied health | |
| Public relations | |
| Biology | |
| Mathematics | |
| Broadcasting | |
| Psychology | |
| Social work | |
| Teacher education | |
| Special education | |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | |
| Design |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Arts management, Biochemistry, Communication studies, Community Organization and Advocacy, Computer engineering, Computing and information science, Data Science, Dental assisting, Electrical engineering, English, Fine arts, Health administration, History, International business, International relations, Journalism, Liberal arts, Management science, Managerial economics, Music, Natural resources and conservation, Other homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, Other transportation and materials moving, Paralegal studies, Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Philosophy, Political science, Public administration, Public health, Religious studies, Romance languages, Secondary education, Security science, Sociology, Software and media applications, Speech-language pathology, Theatre, Visual and performing arts.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Business | |
| Computer and information sciences | |
| Transportation | |
| Health professions | |
| Criminal justice and security |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | Suburb |
| Part-time undergraduates | 15% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 15% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $12,140 |
| Sports | NCAA Division II · Great Lakes Valley Conference |
| ROTC | Army · Air Force |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 13 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 6%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 40%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $20,689IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 28% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)About 21 miles away · about 50 minutes by car |
| Town population | 41,152Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | ChicagoAbout 26 miles away · about 45 minutes by car |
| Typical weather | 24°F in January · 75°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Romeoville Wfo, IL |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.04 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Lewis University’s Compass Score?
- Very good (grade B+). It ranks in the top 32% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Lewis University cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $17,028 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Lewis University?
- Lewis University admitted 71% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Lewis University’s graduates do?
- 67% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $66,099; the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 146612
- Carnegie classification: Master's university (larger programs)
- Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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