Lewis University
One University Parkway
Romeoville IL 60446
(815) 838-0500
General Information
- Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
- Type of School
Private, not-for-profit
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
5,536 (3,960 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Undergraduate certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctorate degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
21 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
58% / 42%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
36% / 64%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
69% / 31%
- In-State / Out-of-State
93% / 7%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
$22,990
- Room & Board$8,350
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
81%
- Average Financial Aid Package$16,414
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$20,413
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants2,644
- Students Admitted
1,865
(71%)
- Students Enrolled655
(25%)
- Average High School GPA3.17
- Students in top 10% of HS Class15%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
420-530
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
430-620
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
19-24
See More About Admissions »
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American/United States Studies/Civilization
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Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biochemistry
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Accounting
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Management Information Systems, General
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Management Science, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Organizational Behavior Studies
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
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Journalism
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Mass Communication/Media Studies
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Public Relations/Image Management
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Radio and Television
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Systems Security
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Computer Science
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Information Science/Studies
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Education
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Education, General
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Reading Teacher Education
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Secondary School Administration/Principalship
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Superintendency and Educational System Administration
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Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Speech and Rhetorical Studies
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
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Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician
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History
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History, General
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians
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Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
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Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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Natural resources and conservation
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Environmental Science
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
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Psychology
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Counseling Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Public administration and social service professions
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Community Organization and Advocacy
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Public Administration
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Social Work
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Security and protective services
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Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Fire Services Administration
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Forensic Science and Technology
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Security and Loss Prevention Services
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Security and Protective Services, Other
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Social sciences
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology
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Transportation and materials moving
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Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
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Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
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Visual and performing arts
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Commercial and Advertising Art
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Design and Visual Communications, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Drawing
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Music Management and Merchandising
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Music, General
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Painting
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants2,644
- Students Admitted
1,865
(71%)
- Students Enrolled655
(25%)
- Average High School GPA3.17
- Students in top 10% of HS Class15%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class39%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class71%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
420-530
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
430-620
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
19-24
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$40
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application DeadlineNo closing date
- High School RankRecommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRecommended
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
$22,990
- Room & Board$8,350
- Books & Supplies$1,000
- Average Cost Per Credit HourN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid81%
- Average Financial Aid Package$16,414
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$20,413
- Federal Grants26%$3,674
- Pell Grants24%$2,737
- Other Federal Grants19%$1,448
- State & Local Grants36%$4,593
- Institutional Grants67%$10,337
- Federal Loans67%$4,314
- Non-Federal Loans9%$10,095
Questions, Answers and Advice
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