Lewis University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,106
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	71%
Students retention rate	75%
On-time graduation rate	60%

Located in Romeoville, Illinois, Lewis is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Lewis University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Lewis emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Lewis boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

71.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$35,472

Cost of attendance at Lewis University in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$35,472

Cost of attendance at Lewis University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Lewis University received on average $25,284 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$25,284

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	198	33%	$5,293	$1,047,945
Other Federal Grant	266	44%	$4,947	$1,315,978
State Grant/Scholarships	231	38%	$5,200	$1,201,303
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	606	100%	$21,130	$12,804,616
Total Grant & Scholarships	606	100%	$25,284	$15,321,897

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lewis University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Lewis University students is 60.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 65.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 54.5%.

60.5%

asian 61.0% 25 students
African American 31.7% 13 students
white 69.2% 286 students
hispanic 47.6% 79 students
International Students 75.0% 3 students
Mixed Race 44.8% 13 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Great Lakes Valley Conference
Basketball Great Lakes Valley Conference
Track and Cross Country Great Lakes Valley Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Lewis University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Lewis University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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