Lewis University
- 4 Year
- ROMEOVILLE, IL
Lewis University
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gradeBOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- ROMEOVILLE, IL
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Rating 3.57 out of 5 967 reviews
Report Card
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AcademicsgradeB minus
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ValuegradeA minus
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DiversitygradeA
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CampusgradeB
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AthleticsgradeB
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Party ScenegradeC+
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ProfessorsgradeC+
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LocationgradeC+
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DormsgradeB minus
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Campus FoodgradeB
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Student LifegradeB
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SafetygradeA minus
editorial
Lewis is an above-average private, Catholic university located in Romeoville, Illinois in the Chicago Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 3,128 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Lewis acceptance rate is 74%. Popular majors include Computer Science, Criminal Justice and Safety Studies, and Nursing. Graduating 62% of students, Lewis alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $40,700.
Athletics Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletics Conference
Great Lakes Valley Conference
Lewis University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
74%
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SAT Range
1010-1200
ACT Range
21-29
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
Accepts Common App
Yes
Application Website
Admissions Website
Will You Get Into Lewis?
Cost
Net Price
$19,184
/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$26,423
/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
gradeC+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
10:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
82%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.
50 responses
70%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.
57 responses
61%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.
56 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
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Computer Science114 Graduates
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Criminal Justice and Safety Studies113 Graduates
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Nursing111 Graduates
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Business91 Graduates
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Aviation Management and Operations78 Graduates
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Psychology69 Graduates
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Biology64 Graduates
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Special Education and Teaching37 Graduates
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Accounting29 Graduates
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Elementary Education29 Graduates
Online Academics
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Programs Offered Entirely Online
7
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
7
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
3,128
Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
805
Undergrads Over 25
15%
Pell Grant
31%
Varsity Athletes
15%
Campus Life
Freshman Live On-Campus
47%
Day Care Services
No
Poll
38%
of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.
68 responses
Poll
46%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
78 responses
74%
of students highly rate the athletics/recreation facilities.
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67%
of students highly rate the dining facilities.
54 responses
72%
of students highly rate the performing arts facilities.
54 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$48,800
/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
62%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
96%
National
83%
85%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.
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Lewis University Reviews
Rating
3.57
out of 5
967 reviews
As a prospective student set to attend Lewis University this fall, where I’ll be studying Computer Science and playing lacrosse, I wanted to share my experience from a recent overnight stay on campus.
I had the chance to immerse myself in dorm life, dining, athletics, classes, and exploring the campus. I was surprised by the campus's immaculate condition and well-maintained facilities. The dorms I stayed in were among the nicest I’ve seen, and I felt incredibly safe throughout my stay. The classes I attended had engaging professors who cared about their students, making the environment welcoming and supportive. The admissions office was organized and helpful, making my visit smooth. Athletics at Lewis are well funded and offer amazing opportunities. And everyone I encountered on campus was friendly, which added to the positive atmosphere. I cannot wait to start my journey at Lewis University in the fall and wholeheartedly recommend checking it out!
I had the chance to immerse myself in dorm life, dining, athletics, classes, and exploring the campus. I was surprised by the campus's immaculate condition and well-maintained facilities. The dorms I stayed in were among the nicest I’ve seen, and I felt incredibly safe throughout my stay. The classes I attended had engaging professors who cared about their students, making the environment welcoming and supportive. The admissions office was organized and helpful, making my visit smooth. Athletics at Lewis are well funded and offer amazing opportunities. And everyone I encountered on campus was friendly, which added to the positive atmosphere. I cannot wait to start my journey at Lewis University in the fall and wholeheartedly recommend checking it out!
It's a nice quaint local liberal arts college that is affordable for the common student. It's very much a commuter school though at heart, so the campus isn't very active nor lively beyond class hours, so it isn't a great choice if you're looking for that "traditional college experience".
I like the atmosphere, the people are great! I would like to see a change in some of the teaching. Some of the teachers I'm not sure if it is a specific degree, but the teachers have their way of teaching and do not adapt to the students. I found it hard at times to keep up with the teacher's style of teaching, and her methods just didn't help me understand the material. But other than that, it is a lot of great people on campus, and because it is small, I feel that I can get to know a lot of people. There are also a lot of things to do on campus a lot of different activities to do and a lot of clubs to get involved with. Even though I am not a party person, I did find myself at times wanting to hang out and go out with the people that I met and had become friends with. The campus has given me a different outlook on-campus living. I did transfer from a JUCO college where there was no on-campus living, and I thought that was the way to go, Lewis has definitely changed my perspective.