Lewis University

1 University Parkway
Romeoville, IL 60446

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https://www.lewisu.edu/
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Main telephone 815-836-5250 Ext 5250
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Public or private Private
Type of school University
Denomination Catholic
Date founded 1932
Degrees offered Certificate or diploma, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, 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
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Number of full time, freshmen men 329
Number of full time, freshmen women 274
Total number of full time freshmen 603
Number of part time, freshmen men 2
Number of part time, freshmen women 0
Total number of part time freshmen 2
Total number of freshmen men 331
Total number of freshmen women 274
Total number of freshmen 605
Number of full time, undergraduate men 1,590
Number of full time, undergraduate women 1,538
Total number of full time undergraduates 3,128
Number of part time, undergraduate men 463
Number of part time, undergraduate women 342
Total number of part time undergraduates 805
Total number of undergraduate males 2,053
Total number of undergraduate females 1,880
Total number of undergraduate students 3,933
Total enrollment 3,951
American Indian/Alaskan Native Less than 1%
Asian 6%
Black 6%
Hispanic 23%
White 56%
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 9%
Number of states and territories represented 34
Percentage of students from outside the US 2%
Number of countries represented 37
Percentage of students 25 or older 16%
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Tuition year 2023-2024
In-state tuition $37,592
Out-of-state tuition $37,592
Fees $200
Room and board (live on campus)* $12,140
Board and transportation (live with parents) $4,395
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Academic program/major Yes
Campus/location Yes
Class load (number of credits taken) Yes
Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) Yes
Children of alumni Yes
School employees and their children Yes
Undergraduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year.)
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Financial aid contact person Janeen Decharinte
Financial aid contact title Director Financial Aid Services
Financial aid contact e-mail Email
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) May 1
School year financial aid data is from 2022-2023
Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen $33,548
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package 92%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen
Loan $3,394
Scholarship or grant $26,417
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) $30,063
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package 91%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Loan $4,436
Scholarship or grant $22,935
* "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 542
Number of freshmen who received aid 464
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid 2,533
Number of undergraduates who received aid 2,240
Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school 71%
Average student loan debt for last graduating class $33,909
Loans
Federal PLUS loans (for parents) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) 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 2022-2023 academic year.)
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Admissions contact person Ashley Skidmore
Admissions contact title Dean of Undergraduate Admission
Admissions contact e-mail Email
Admissions phone (local) 800-897-9000 Ext 9000
Electronic application website Find more information on this website
For incoming students Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted)
Groups or programs with a different entrance difficulty level Applicants 24 or over
Entrance difficulty level for these groups Minimally difficult (about 95% of applicants accepted)
Number of male applicants 2,390
Number of male applicants accepted 1,758
Number of male applicants who enrolled 331
Number of female applicants 2,356
Number of female applicants accepted 1,757
Number of female applicants who enrolled 274
Total number of applicants 4,746
Total number of applicants accepted 3,515
Total number of applicants who enrolled 605
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 22
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
Application fee $40
Submit these items:
High school GPA (minimum) 2.0
High school GPA Required for all students
High school transcript or GED certificate Required for all students
Interview Required for some students
Written essay or personal statement Recommended, but not required
High school GPA Very important
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
Religious affiliation/commitment Not considered
Work experience Considered
Related to a school graduate Considered
First generation college student Considered
Racial/ethnic group 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 20%
500 - 599 49%
600 - 699 26%
700 - 800 3%
SAT math
400 - 499 21%
500 - 599 50%
600 - 699 24%
700 - 800 3%
ACT score
12 - 17 5%
18 - 23 38%
24 - 29 36%
30 - 36 21%
Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) 3.61
Percentage in top 50% of their high school class 86%
Percentage in top 25% 50%
Percentage in top 10% 23%
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year 81%
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less 44%
Between four and five years 14%
Between five and six years 2%
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Certificate or diploma Yes
Associate Yes
Bachelor's Yes
Master's Yes
Doctorate Yes
Other advanced degrees Yes
Academic calendar Semesters
Number of faculty on campus 625
Student faculty ratio 14:1
Required number of credits for an associate degree 75 credit hours
Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree 128 credit hours
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
Weekends 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
Advanced Placement Yes
Independent study Yes
International Baccalaureate Yes
Internships Yes
Online registration for classes Yes
Main library name Lewis University Library
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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Yes
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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
Number of student clubs and associations with open membership 120
Largest clubs and organizations on campus Student Governing Board, Student Nurses Association, Latin American Student Organization, Intramurals
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Percentage of students who live on campus 25%
Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend 50%
School owns or operates housing Yes
Highest year that students are required to live on campus Not required
Housing availability for first year students Guaranteed
Housing options Co-ed, men only, women only
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
Housing availability for single graduate students First come, first served
Housing application deadline July 1
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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
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Grad admissions contact person Leslie Jacobson
Grad admissions contact title Director, Graduate Admission
Grad admissions contact e-mail address Email
Grad admissions contact phone (local) 800-897-9000
Number of undergraduate men 2,053
Number of undergraduate women 1,880
Total number of undergraduate students 3,933
Total enrollment 3,951
Tuition year 2019-2020
In-state tuition* $14,400
Out-of-state tuition* $14,400
Fees $150
* Tuition may vary by program
Graduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year.)
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