Lewis University

#9 in Illinois

4-years Private College In Romeoville, IL

Lewis University (referred to as Lewis) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Romeoville, IL. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2023 tuition & fees at Lewis University is $37,882. The school has a total enrollment of 6,513 and student to faculty ratio is 7.14% (14 to 1).The highest degree offered at Lewis University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. It offers 2 Year Certificate, Associate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Other) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$37,882 (2023)
Acceptance Rate74.06%
Student Population6,513
Test Scores1,100 (SAT) 25 (ACT)
Graduation Rate62%
Student to Faculty Ratio14 to 1
Lewis University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1963 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Lewis University is $37,882 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Lewis University is $15,490 for academic year 2021-2022. Lewis University offers the alternative tuition plans. 91 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $20,916 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Lewis University is 74.06% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.21%. The average SAT score is 1,100 and the average ACT score is 25. Lewis University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 6,513 students are attending at Lewis University (3,933 undergraduate students). There are 224 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 320 part-time faculty working for Lewis University. The students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 575 (full-time) and 340 (part-time). The graduation rate at Lewis University is 62% and transfer-out rate is 23%. The retention rate is 81% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Lewis University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Lewis University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Lewis University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Lewis University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers