Lewis University
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$35,262
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About Lewis University
Lewis University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Romeoville, Illinois. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,907, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 71%. The university offers 79 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 60%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $35,262.
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- #7 Ranked in Best Diagnostic Medical Sonography Programs of 2022
- #7 Ranked in Best Online Colleges in Illinois
- #7 Ranked in Best Accelerated Online MBA Programs
- #7 Ranked in Most Affordable Online Colleges in Illinois
- #10 Ranked in Most Popular Online MBA Degree Programs
- #14 Ranked in 50 Best Graduate Nursing Schools in America
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
71% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
75% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
60% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 20-26
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1050-1240
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards6k
Students enrolled
77%
Online student enrollment
13:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
55%
Hispanic
19%
Non-U.S. Citizen
9%
Black
6%
Asian
6%
Two or more races
2%
Unknown
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
55%
Socio-economic diversity
33% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
24
Total Online Enrollment
4,731
Percent of Programs Online
80% On-campus
20% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 8% online
Graduate Certificate 100% online
Master's 35% online
Doctorate 50% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $35,262 | $35,262 |
Graduate | $14,760 | $14,760 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,500 |
On-campus room and board | $11,222 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,230 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $7,000 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,458 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,458 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $50,214 | $50,214 |
Off-campus without family | $46,220 | $46,220 |
Off-campus with family | $39,220 | $39,220 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
44%
State Grant Aid
38%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
33%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$22k
Average student debt after graduation
$44k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division II without football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Swimming Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Project Management
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Resources Management/CIO Training
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Project Management
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Resources Management/CIO Training
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Project Management
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Resources Management
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
BA
MA
DOC
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Project Management
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Resources Management
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Radio and Television
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations/Image Management
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Radio and Television
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations/Image Management
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Radio and Television
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations/Image Management
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Radio and Television
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations/Image Management
BA
MA
DOC
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
BA
MA
DOC
5Education
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
6Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
7English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
8Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
9Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
10Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
11History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
12History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
13Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Forensic Science and Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Forensic Science and Technology
BA
MA
DOC
14Legal Professions And Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
BA
MA
DOC
15Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
16Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
17Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
18Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
19Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
20Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Religion/Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Religion/Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Religion/Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Religion/Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
21Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemical Physics
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemical Physics
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
22Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
23Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Community Organization and Advocacy
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Community Organization and Advocacy
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
24Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Forensic Science and Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Forensic Science and Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Security and Protective Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
25Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
International Relations and Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
International Relations and Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
International Relations and Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology, General
BA
MA
DOC
26Transportation And Materials Moving
BA
MA
DOC
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Air Traffic Controller
BA
MA
DOC
Transportation and Materials Moving, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Air Traffic Controller
BA
MA
DOC
Transportation and Materials Moving, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Air Traffic Controller
BA
MA
DOC
Transportation and Materials Moving, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Air Traffic Controller
BA
MA
DOC
27Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Design and Visual Communications, General
BA
MA
DOC
Commercial and Advertising Art
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Drawing
BA
MA
DOC
Painting
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Design and Visual Communications, General
BA
MA
DOC
Commercial and Advertising Art
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Painting
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Management and Merchandising
BA
MA
DOC
Commercial and Advertising Art
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Management
BA
MA
DOC
Design and Visual Communications, General
BA
MA
DOC
Commercial and Advertising Art
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Management
BA
MA
DOC
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