Lewis University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3552 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #989 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #921 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #39 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #1888 of 2,091 | For Gender Studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 74%
- Undergraduates
- 3,933
- Graduates
- 2,580
- 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 74% and is among the top 37% 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 | 74% | 74% | 75% |
| Applicants | 4,746 | 2,390 | 2,356 |
| Admissions | 3,515 | 1,758 | 1,757 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 603 | 329 | 274 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
3,504 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,332 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
152 or 25%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1010
or below
75% of them
had 1200
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Lewis University are 1010-1200 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
58 or 10%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Lewis University are 21-29 (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 | 3214 (49%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1180 (18%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1140 (18%) |
| Black or African American | 386 (6%) |
| Asian | 359 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 147 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 71 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 9 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Lewis University is $19,184 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 | $10,744 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $11,489 |
| $48-75K | $16,935 |
| $75-110K | $20,767 |
| $110K+ | $23,705 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $36,320 | $14,760 |
| Tuition in-state | $36,320 | $14,760 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,320 | $14,760 |
| Fee in-district | $210 | $200 |
| Fee in-state | $210 | $200 |
| Fee out-of-state | $210 | $200 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,061 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,956 |
| Room charge | $7,350 |
| Meal charge | $4,606 |
Lewis University majors
Lewis University has granted 1,124 bachelor's degrees across 65 programs, 721 master's across 28 programs, and 11 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Lewis University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 74 | 100 | ||
| Computer Science | 114 | 46 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 113 | 20 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 127 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 111 | |||
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 78 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 17 | 53 | ||
| Psychology, General | 69 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 64 | |||
| Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration | 4 | 52 | ||
| Social Work | 26 | 28 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 29 | 22 | ||
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 13 | 24 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 19 | 15 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 34 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 32 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 21 | 10 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 30 | |||
| Accounting | 29 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 27 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 27 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 18 | 7 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 25 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 6 | 16 | ||
| Finance, General | 19 | 3 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 22 | |||
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 20 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 20 | |||
| Management Science | 1 | 18 | ||
| Physics, General | 16 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 11 | 3 | ||
| Air Traffic Controller | 13 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 10 | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 12 | |||
| History, General | 12 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 11 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 6 | 5 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 11 | |||
| Organizational Communication, General | 10 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | |||
| Radio and Television | 8 | |||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 7 | |||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 6 | |||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 6 | |||
| Environmental Science | 6 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 6 | |||
| Project Management | 6 | |||
| E-Commerce & Electronic Commerce | 5 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 5 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Sociology, General | 5 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General | 4 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 4 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 4 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 4 | |||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 3 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 3 | |||
| Journalism | 3 | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 3 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 3 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | |||
| General Studies | 2 | |||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 2 | |||
| Philosophy, Other | 2 | |||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |||
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology & Technician | 1 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | |||
| Biochemistry | 1 | |||
| Chemical Physics | 1 | |||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 1 | |||
| Digital Arts | 1 | |||
| Information Resources Management | 1 | |||
| Music Management | 1 | |||
| Music, General | 1 | |||
| Public Administration | 1 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | |||
| Transportation and Materials Moving, Other | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 1 | 1,124 | 721 | 11 |
Lewis University has a graduation rate of 62%, which is among the 36% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 62% | 58% | 67% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Lewis University has published 790 scientific papers with 4,818 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Biology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Sociology, Psychology, Engineering, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 6 | 18 |
| 1992 | 0 | 14 |
| 1993 | 13 | 15 |
| 1994 | 7 | 23 |
| 1995 | 8 | 20 |
| 1996 | 4 | 17 |
| 1997 | 3 | 12 |
| 1998 | 4 | 18 |
| 1999 | 2 | 22 |
| 2000 | 4 | 27 |
| 2001 | 5 | 39 |
| 2002 | 6 | 42 |
| 2003 | 3 | 31 |
| 2004 | 6 | 46 |
| 2005 | 8 | 44 |
| 2006 | 8 | 47 |
| 2007 | 5 | 55 |
| 2008 | 5 | 54 |
| 2009 | 13 | 52 |
| 2010 | 24 | 72 |
| 2011 | 19 | 73 |
| 2012 | 22 | 94 |
| 2013 | 52 | 115 |
| 2014 | 13 | 122 |
| 2015 | 36 | 134 |
| 2016 | 30 | 140 |
| 2017 | 28 | 222 |
| 2018 | 54 | 271 |
| 2019 | 49 | 340 |
| 2020 | 60 | 441 |
| 2021 | 71 | 540 |
| 2022 | 75 | 632 |
| 2023 | 76 | 712 |
Notable alumni
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Kay Cannon
- Occupations
- screenwritertelevision actoractorfilm producerfilm director
- 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
- police officerpoliticianbusiness executive
- 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 the former 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.
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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 the 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 71)
- 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 | 712 |
| 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 |