Lewis University: what international applicants need

What are Lewis University's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Lewis University has 2 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on December 1, 2026 and Regular Decision on March 1, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Lewis University's acceptance rate?

71.3% for students who started in fall 2024: Lewis University admitted 4,493 of its 6,302 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Lewis University require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

Lewis University is test-flexible for 2026–27: it accepts other exams in place of the SAT or ACT, and its testing page lists which ones.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (December 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is November 7, 2026: scores on November 20, 2026, registration by October 23, 2026 (late registration October 27, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (March 1, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Lewis University?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 470–610 in Math and 490–600 in Reading and Writing (24% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 20–27.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Lewis University's application fee for international students?

Lewis University charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Lewis University accept?

Lewis University doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Lewis University require?

Lewis University doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Lewis University require the Common App personal essay?

No. Lewis University doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Lewis University have?

112 of Lewis University's 4,326 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 2.6%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Lewis University cost for international students?

Lewis University's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $39,200, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $12,140. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $55,030 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source