Lewis University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3438 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #958 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #890 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #39 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #1930 of 2,328 | For Gender Studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 73%
- Undergraduates
- 3,948
- Graduates
- 2,688
- Male:Female Ratio
- 50:50
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- lewisu.edu
Lewis University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Lewis University has an acceptance rate of 73% and is among the top 36% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 70% | 76% |
| Applicants | 5,291 | 2,782 | 2,452 |
| Admissions | 3,848 | 1,939 | 1,868 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 615 | 330 | 280 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 5 | 4 | 1 |
3,320 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,347 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
176 or 28%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 990
or below
75% of them
had 1220
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Lewis University are 990-1220 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
30 or 5%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Lewis University are 22-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2978 (45%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 1386 (21%) |
| Hispanic | 1224 (18%) |
| Black or African American | 398 (6%) |
| Asian | 373 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 173 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 91 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Lewis University is $19,472 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $10,995 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,255 |
| $48-75K | $17,911 |
| $75-110K | $21,501 |
| $110K+ | $24,497 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $37,592 | $15,210 |
| Tuition in-state | $37,592 | $15,210 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $37,592 | $15,210 |
| Fee in-district | $290 | $280 |
| Fee in-state | $290 | $280 |
| Fee out-of-state | $290 | $280 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,093 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,140 |
| Room charge | $7,350 |
| Meal charge | $4,790 |
Lewis University majors
Lewis University has granted 1,050 bachelor's degrees across 69 programs, 1,138 master's across 28 programs, and 8 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Lewis University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 124 | 294 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 61 | 102 | ||
| Management Science | 7 | 144 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 120 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 96 | |||
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 93 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 73 | 14 | ||
| Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration | 2 | 82 | ||
| Psychology, General | 77 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 13 | 49 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 25 | 27 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 48 | |||
| Social Work | 16 | 27 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 25 | 16 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 14 | 23 | ||
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 14 | 22 | ||
| Finance, General | 30 | 6 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 21 | 14 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 35 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 30 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 30 | |||
| Accounting | 23 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 23 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 21 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 21 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 15 | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 8 | 10 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 9 | 9 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 17 | |||
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 16 | |||
| Physics, General | 12 | 2 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 9 | 4 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 13 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 12 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 | |||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 9 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 9 | |||
| Environmental Science | 9 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 9 | |||
| Air Traffic Controller | 8 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 8 | |||
| Radio and Television | 8 | |||
| E-Commerce & Electronic Commerce | 7 | |||
| History, General | 7 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 7 | |||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 6 | |||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 6 | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 6 | |||
| Organizational Communication, General | 6 | |||
| Project Management | 6 | |||
| Sociology, General | 6 | |||
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology & Technician | 5 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | |||
| Biochemistry | 4 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 4 | |||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 4 | |||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 2 | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 3 | |||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 3 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | |||
| General Studies | 2 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 | |||
| Journalism | 2 | |||
| Music Management | 2 | |||
| Philosophy, Other | 2 | |||
| Public Administration | 2 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 1 | |||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 1 | |||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 1 | |||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 1 | |||
| Digital Arts | 1 | |||
| Drawing | 1 | |||
| Information Resources Management | 1 | |||
| Information Technology | 1 | |||
| Journalism, Other | 1 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 1 | |||
| Music, General | 1 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 5 | 1,050 | 1,138 | 8 |
Lewis University has a graduation rate of 63%, which is among the 34% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 63% | 59% | 66% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Lewis University has published 1,106 scientific papers with 9,562 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Political Science, Law, Medicine, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Sociology, Psychology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 13 |
| 1993 | 16 | 26 |
| 1994 | 7 | 32 |
| 1995 | 10 | 45 |
| 1996 | 4 | 34 |
| 1997 | 4 | 27 |
| 1998 | 4 | 28 |
| 1999 | 2 | 28 |
| 2000 | 5 | 31 |
| 2001 | 7 | 43 |
| 2002 | 8 | 58 |
| 2003 | 3 | 44 |
| 2004 | 8 | 60 |
| 2005 | 11 | 73 |
| 2006 | 12 | 88 |
| 2007 | 5 | 96 |
| 2008 | 7 | 118 |
| 2009 | 20 | 129 |
| 2010 | 24 | 149 |
| 2011 | 23 | 209 |
| 2012 | 39 | 185 |
| 2013 | 62 | 226 |
| 2014 | 22 | 233 |
| 2015 | 40 | 252 |
| 2016 | 40 | 288 |
| 2017 | 58 | 368 |
| 2018 | 70 | 481 |
| 2019 | 70 | 557 |
| 2020 | 61 | 778 |
| 2021 | 83 | 917 |
| 2022 | 84 | 997 |
| 2023 | 101 | 1141 |
| 2024 | 83 | 1313 |
Notable alumni
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Kay Cannon
- Occupations
- film directorfilm produceractortelevision actorscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Kay Cannon is an American screenwriter, producer, director, and actress. She is best known for writing and producing the Pitch Perfect film series (2012–2017). She made her directorial debut with the comedy film Blockers (2018). Cannon was also a writer and producer for the NBC comedy series 30 Rock (2007–2012) and the FOX comedy series New Girl (2012–2014). She created, wrote and produced the short-lived Netflix comedy-drama series Girlboss (2017).
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Tom O'Halleran
- Enrolled in Lewis University
- Studied in 1965-1966
- Occupations
- business executivepoliticianpolice officer
- Biography
-
Thomas Charles O'Halleran is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for Arizona's 1st congressional district from 2017 to 2023. Beginning his political career as a Republican, he was the Arizona state senator from the 1st district from 2007 to 2009. In 2015, he became a member of the Democratic Party. He also served as the chair of communications for the Blue Dog Coalition. On June 7, 2023, he was appointed as a senior advisor to the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the Joe Biden administration.
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Charles H. Ramsey
- Occupations
- police officer
- Biography
-
Charles H. Ramsey is a former American law enforcement officer who recently served as the Commissioner of the Philadelphia Police Department. Prior to assuming that post in January 2008, he had served as Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia (MPDC) from 1998 to early 2007. In January 2017, he became a regular CNN contributor.
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Ernie Young
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Ernest Wesley Young is an American former professional baseball outfielder and current coach for the United States national baseball team. He played in parts of eight seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for five different teams, primarily the Oakland Athletics. He also played one season in Japan for the Yokohama BayStars, and was a member of the United States' gold medal-winning baseball team at the 2000 Summer Olympics. As a player, Young was listed at 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) and 190 pounds (86 kg); he bats and throws right-handed. On July 19, 2013, he was inducted into the Buffalo Baseball Hall of Fame for his contributions during his time with the Buffalo Bisons.
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J. J. Furmaniak
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Jason Joseph "J. J." Furmaniak is a former American professional baseball infielder, who played in the major leagues for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Oakland Athletics.
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Ed Spiezio
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Edward Wayne Spiezio is an American former professional baseball third baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1964 to 1972 for the St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Padres and Chicago White Sox. Listed at 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m) and 180 pounds (82 kg), he batted and threw right-handed.
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Jenny Bindon
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
-
Jenny Lynn Bindon is an American-born association football coach and former goalkeeper who represented New Zealand at international level. She played 77 full internationals in between 2004 and 2010. She is currently an assistant coach of the London City Lionesses.
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Tom Brennan
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Thomas Martin Brennan is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched from 1981 to 1985 for the Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers. He was called “The Grey Flamingo” for his odd pitching delivery of pausing briefly on one leg before continuing with his pitch. Vin Scully delighted in highlighting the nickname and pitching style during a nationally broadcast baseball game on Saturday, April 7, 1984, in which Jack Morris pitched a no-hitter.
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Michael H. Wynn
- Years
- 1953-.. (age 72)
- Biography
-
Michael H. Wynn, D.P.M. is an American podiatrist practicing in Kingwood, Texas, specializing in surgical application of lasers in the treatment of foot and ankle disorders and carbon dioxide laser treatment of bunions.
General info
| Alternative names | Lewis Holy Name School of Aeronautics Lewis College Holy Name Technical School Lewis Holy Name Technical School Lewis College of Science and Technology LUC Lewis School of Aeronautics |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1932 |
| Motto | Signum Fidei Sign of Faith |
| Colors | red, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 747 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | One University Parkway Romeoville, Illinois, 60446-2200 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 40,000 |
| Phone | 8158380500 |