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

6,968

Applied

4,819

Accepted

4,914

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,409

Females Applied

2,427

Females Accepted

71%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,290

Males Applied

2,130

Males Accepted

65%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.5

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	October 1st	No
Other early decision plan	December 1st	December 20th	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	-	490	630
SAT Math	-	480	620
ACT Composite	-	22	29

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

41,900

Private

Fees

500

Full-time student fees

14,032

Room & board

8,362

Room only

Financial Aid

33,696

Avg. Financial Aid Package

38,869

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

26,091

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

5,616

Avg. Loan Aid

18,405

Avg. Grant Aid

24,493

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

91.4%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

25%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

4,914

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

8%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	34.57%
Black or African American	6.79%
White or Caucasian	42.42%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.17%
Asian	5.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.15%
Two or more races	2.92%
Other	4.48%

Gender

Male (45.81%)

Female (54.19%)

Campus Life

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Choral groups

Athletics

Men's Sports

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

Women's Sports

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

Faculty

514

Total Faculty

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 280

Part-time - 234

Male - 210

Female - 299