Overview

Lewis University is a University institution located in Romeoville, IL, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address Unit #297
1 University Parkway
Romeoville, IL  60446
United States

Contact Mrs. Ashley R Skidmore
Dean of Undergraduate Admission
Email: skidmoas@lewisu.edu
Phone: 815-836-5212
Fax: 815-836-5002

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Biomedical Sciences, General	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business/managerial Economics	×
E-commerce/electronic Commerce	×
Finance, General	×
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General	×
Information Resources Management	×
International Business/trade/commerce	×
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management	×
Management Information Systems, General	×
Management Science	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Organizational Leadership	×
Retail Management	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia	×
Journalism	×
Journalism, Other	×
Mass Communication/media Studies	×
Organizational Communication, General	×
Public Relations/image Management	×
Radio And Television	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, Other	×
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance	×
Computer Science	×
Data Modeling/warehousing And Database Administration	×
Information Technology	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Early Childhood Special Education Programs	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching	×
Secondary Education And Teaching	×
Spanish Language Teacher Education	×
Special Education And Teaching, General	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering, General	×
Electrical And Electronics Engineering	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Art Therapy/therapist	×
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist	×
Dental Hygiene/hygienist	×
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/sonographer And Ultrasound Technician	×
Health/health Care Administration/management	×
Nuclear Medical Technology/technologist	×
Public Health, General	×
Radiation Protection/health Physics Technician	×
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/paralegal	×
Legal Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Airframe Mechanics And Aircraft Maintenance Technology/technician		×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Data Science, General	×
Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×
Sport And Fitness Administration/management	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Philosophy, Other	×
Religion/religious Studies	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration	×
Social Work	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies	×
Forensic Science And Technology	×	×
Forensic Science And Technology	×
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services, Other	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
International Relations And Affairs	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Transportation And Materials Moving	Associate	Bachelors
Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace Science And Technology, General	×
Air Traffic Controller
Airline/commercial/professional Pilot And Flight Crew		×
Aviation/airway Management And Operations	×
Transportation And Materials Moving, Other	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General	×
Commercial And Advertising Art	×
Design And Visual Communications, General	×
Digital Arts	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Drawing	×
Music Management	×
Music, General	×
Painting	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

6,298

Applied

4,489

Accepted

4,326

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,980

Females Applied

2,220

Females Accepted

74%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,273

Males Applied

2,239

Males Accepted

68%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.57

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Recommended	Essay
Other requirements:	SAT/ACT scores Test Optional

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	December 1st	December 20th	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	545	490	600
SAT Math	538	470	610
ACT Composite	24	20	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

40,300

Private

Fees

400

Full-time student fees

12,630

Room & board

8,080

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Tuition deferred payment	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

33,784

Avg. Financial Aid Package

37,343

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

31,811

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,357

Avg. Loan Aid

17,138

Avg. Grant Aid

25,785

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

91.3%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

24%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

4,326

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

8%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	27.57%
Black or African American	7.32%
White or Caucasian	49.79%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.22%
Asian	7.45%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.15%
Two or more races	3.14%
Other	1.57%

Gender

Male (50.74%)

Female (49.26%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	23%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Welcome Week Activities, Homecoming & Family Day and Celebration of Scholarship

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Most popular organizations:
International Student Association, Intramurals, Latin American Student Organization, Student Nurses Association and Student Governing Board

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
Rave Mobile Safety & Guardian App; A.E.D./CPR Certified staff members/officers; Room, Office and Vehicle Lock-outs services; and Tr

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No		No
Badminton			No
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling			No
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 2
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 2
Rugby	No	No	No
Sand Volleyball	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 2
Table Tennis	No		No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting	No		No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No		No
Badminton			No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		Division 2
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 2
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 2
Rugby	No	No	No
Sand Volleyball	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 2
Table Tennis	No		No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball		Division 2
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting	No		No

Faculty

721

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 288

Part-time - 433

Male - 317

Female - 404