by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow is the data on what it actually costs to attend Lewis University, from the published cost of attendance and projected degree cost through to net price, median student debt at graduation, default outcomes, and how aid varies by family income.
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The full cost of attending Lewis University works out to about $45,843.00 annually.
The blocks below show what you would pay with no aid, with average aid, and as a low-income student.
| Tuition and fees | $39,200.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $6,643.00 |
| Total cost | $45,843.00 |
| That is 40% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $45,843.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$30,285.00 |
| Net price | $15,558.00 |
| That is 53% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $45,843.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$36,931.00 |
| Net price | $8,912.00 |
| That is 73% below the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on the tuition & fees page and room and board. |
Cost of attendance here has been rising by around 3.4% a year, so a full degree will cost more than a single year — the tables below carry that forward. These tables carry the cost across a degree for three cases: low-income w/ aid, average aid, and no aid. The repayment figures use a ten-year loan at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Freshman year | $9,214.00 | $16,085.00 | $47,396.00 |
| Senior year | $10,182.00 | $17,776.00 | $52,378.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $38,771.00 | $67,684.00 | $199,437.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $14,770.00 | $25,785.00 | $75,978.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $446.00 | $779.00 | $2,295.00 |
| Total amount paid | $53,541.00 | $93,469.00 | $275,415.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Freshman year | $9,214.00 | $16,085.00 | $47,396.00 |
| Senior year | $9,526.00 | $16,630.00 | $49,002.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $18,740.00 | $32,715.00 | $96,398.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $7,139.00 | $12,463.00 | $36,724.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $216.00 | $376.00 | $1,109.00 |
| Total amount paid | $25,879.00 | $45,178.00 | $133,122.00 |
Read more in the net-price section.
The net price figure shows the cost after grants and scholarships are deducted. This is the more honest cost figure for most families, since it accounts for institutional and federal aid.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $17,028.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $18,370.00 |
Net price is not the same for every family — it falls as financial need rises and grant aid increases. The figures below give average net price by income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $10,995.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $13,255.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $17,911.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $21,501.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $24,497.00 |
Get a tailored estimate from the Lewis University Net Price Calculator, or reach out to the financial aid office.
For the grant-and-scholarship detail behind these figures, see the financial aid page.
The median graduating debt at Lewis University amounts to $18,750.00, which federal data classifies as a Low ($10-20k) burden category.
The percentile breakdown reveals the full debt landscape:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $5,500.00 |
| 25th | $10,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $18,750.00 |
| 75th | $27,000.00 |
| 90th | $32,528.00 |
The spread between the 10th and 90th percentiles reflects how variable debt outcomes are at this school.
Dig deeper into debt on the student loan debt page.
Debt outcomes vary substantially with family income. Below the data splits borrowers across three income groups:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $18,500.00 |
| Middle income | $19,112.00 |
| High income | $18,500.00 |
Whether your parents attended college is associated with differences in median debt at graduation.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $18,832.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $18,500.00 |
First-generation graduates of Lewis University leave with $332.00 in additional median debt versus continuing-generation peers.
The Pell Grant is the main federal need-based award for undergraduates. Contrasting Pell and non-Pell borrowers shows how need shapes debt.
The median debt difference between Pell-eligible and non-Pell graduates of Lewis University comes to $2,486.00. This institution is flagged by federal data for Pell-debt inequity.
The Department of Education default-rate tier for Lewis University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 4.2% |
For scale, federal Stafford loan disbursements at Lewis University reach $523,073,623.00 spread across 20,640 borrowers.
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for substantial federal education benefits such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 134 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $14,814.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 107 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $1,504.00 |
Read more about military and veteran aid on the veteran aid breakdown.
The data above is a foundation; round it out by asking yourself about Lewis University, think through the questions below:
For a closer look at any of these topics, follow the links below:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.