Lewis University
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Main telephone | 815-838-0500 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | University |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| Date founded | 1932 |
| Degrees offered | Certificate or diploma, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, First professional, Doctorate, Other advanced degrees |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago |
| Campus size | 410 acres |
| County | Will |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, freshmen men | 334 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 347 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 681 |
| Number of part time, freshmen men | 5 |
| Total number of freshmen men | 339 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 1,659 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 1,754 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 3,413 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 536 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 377 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 913 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 2,195 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 2,131 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 4,326 |
| Total enrollment | 4,326 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 7% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 27% |
| White | 49% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 1% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 8% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 41 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 2% |
| Number of countries represented | 45 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 19% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Tuition year | 2025-2026 |
| Full time costs are based on x units per year | 32 credits |
| In-state tuition | $40,300 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $40,300 |
| Fees | $400 |
| Books and supplies | $1,500 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $12,630 |
| Board and transportation (live with parents) | $5,324 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Deferment plan (you can pay part of your tuition at the start of the term and the rest at the end of the term) | Yes |
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
| School employees and their children | Yes |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 32 credits per year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Janeen Decharinte |
| Financial aid contact title | Director Financial Aid Services |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 815-836-5263 |
| Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
| Scholarship list website | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | October 31 |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2024-2025 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $37,343 |
| For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 93% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
| Loan | $3,406 |
| Scholarship or grant | $29,107 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $33,784 |
| For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 91% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
| Loan | $4,357 |
| Scholarship or grant | $25,785 |
| * "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs. | |
| Number of freshmen who applied for aid | 634 |
| Number of freshmen who received aid | 540 |
| Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 2,815 |
| Number of undergraduates who received aid | 2,362 |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 63% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $33,234 |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Nursing loans | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
| Nursing | Yes |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Merit-based scholarships and grants | |
| School-sponsored scholarships in academics | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships in art | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
| Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2024-2025 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Ashley Skidmore |
| Admissions contact title | Dean of Undergraduate Admission |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 800-897-9000 Ext 9000 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| Number of male applicants | 3,273 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 2,239 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 339 |
| Number of female applicants | 2,980 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 2,220 |
| Total number of applicants | 6,253 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 4,459 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
| Early action (apply early, but not required to attend if accepted) application deadline | December 1 |
| Notification date for early action applicants | December 20 |
| Fall transfer application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall transfer applicants | Continuous |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these items: | |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Written essay or personal statement | Recommended, but not required |
| High school GPA | Considered |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Very important |
| Standardized test scores | Considered |
| High school class rank | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Application essay | Important |
| Character/personal qualities | Considered |
| Interview | Considered |
| Talent or ability | Considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Considered |
| First generation college student | Considered |
| Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
| Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) | Yes |
| Life long learning | Yes |
| Age limit on courses to be transferred | No limit |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | |
| 400 - 499 | 25% |
| 500 - 599 | 47% |
| 600 - 699 | 21% |
| 700 - 800 | 5% |
| Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score | 545 |
| SAT math | |
| 400 - 499 | 24% |
| 500 - 599 | 41% |
| 600 - 699 | 26% |
| 700 - 800 | 3% |
| Average SAT math score | 538 |
| ACT score | |
| 12 - 17 | 10% |
| 18 - 23 | 31% |
| 24 - 29 | 52% |
| 30 - 36 | 7% |
| Average ACT score | 24 |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.57 |
| Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 82% |
| Percentage in top 25% | 41% |
| Percentage in top 10% | 20% |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 79% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 42% |
| Between four and five years | 21% |
| Between five and six years | 3% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| Associate | Yes |
| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Master's | Yes |
| First professional | Yes |
| Doctorate | Yes |
| Other advanced degrees | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 721 |
| Student faculty ratio | 13:1 |
| Required number of credits for an associate degree | 69 |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 128 |
| All students must meet: | |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Internship requirement | Depends on major |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Senior project requirement | Depends on major |
| Evenings | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Accelerated degree | Yes |
| Double major | Yes |
| Graduate courses open to undergraduates | Yes |
| Honors program | Yes |
| Student-designed major | Yes |
| Domestic exchange available | Yes |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Army ROTC | Yes |
| Air Force ROTC | Yes |
| Naval ROTC | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| International Baccalaureate | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from off campus | Yes |
| Discount computer purchase plan available | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | Lewis University Library |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Choral groups | Yes |
| Drama or theater groups | Yes |
| Newspaper | Yes |
| Radio station | Yes |
| TV station | Yes |
| National or local fraternities | Yes |
| National or local sororities | Yes |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | International Student Association, Intramurals, Latin American Student Organization, Student Nurses Association, Student Governing Board |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students who live on campus | 23% |
| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Sophomore |
| Housing availability for first year students | Guaranteed |
| Housing options | Co-ed |
| Housing is available for students with disabilities | Yes |
| Dorms require a key or code to enter | Yes |
| School owns or operates housing for | Single graduate students |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| English as a Second Language (ESL) program | Yes |
| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Health clinic | Yes |
| Low-cost health insurance | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Housing | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Career library | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |
| Other career services | Internship Planning |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Grad admissions contact person | Leslie Jacobson |
| Grad admissions contact title | Director, Graduate Admission |
| Grad admissions contact e-mail address | |
| Grad admissions contact phone (local) | 800-897-9000 Ext 9000 |
| Number of undergraduate men | 2,195 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 2,131 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 4,326 |
| Total enrollment | 4,326 |
| Tuition year | 2023-2024 |
| Full time costs are based on x units per year | 18 credit hours |
| In-state tuition* | $15,210 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $15,210 |
| Fees | $280 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
| Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 18 credit hours per year.) |