Published cost of attendance is $47,313. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $10,382, middle-income families pay around $12,178, higher-income families pay approximately $25,035.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $47,313 |
| Tuition and Fees | $39,200 |
| Room and Board | $12,140 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$30,285 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $17,028 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,382 |
| $30–48k | $11,712 |
| $48–75k | $12,178 |
| $75–110k | $19,908 |
| $110k+ | $25,035 |
Published cost of attendance is $47,313. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $10,382, middle-income families pay around $12,178, higher-income families pay approximately $25,035. Azimuth ranks Lewis University #459 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 67.8 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,500; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $23,044. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $66,586, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $243 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Lewis University earn median 4-year earnings of $66,586, placing Lewis University in the 70.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $3,307 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Lewis University in the 71.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Lewis University #519 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Lewis University's concentration in business and professional fields. Computer Science is the largest program with 114 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $82,159, performing at 0.8x the national benchmark for the field. The Criminal Justice program graduates 113 students earning $62,640 four years after enrollment, while Nursing and Air Transportation round out the top programs with four-year earnings of $85,320 and $87,197 respectively. These outcomes align with Lewis University's dominant program family of Business, which anchors the institution's long-term financial returns and positions graduates for stable career pathways in fields with sustained employer demand.
