Lewis University

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Romeoville, IL
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#15 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

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Overview

Total enrollment

7,011

Location Romeoville, Illinois
Website lewisu.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Best Colleges Rank

#402

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Lewis University is a private Catholic institution located in Romeoville, Illinois, approximately 35 miles southwest of Chicago. The 410-acre suburban campus, originally established as a technical school for boys in 1932 by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, features a mix of modern and traditional buildings alongside an on-campus airport facility. The university has evolved from its aviation roots to offer comprehensive academic programs, with notable strengths in nursing, aviation, computer science, and criminal justice. While maintaining its Catholic Lasallian heritage, Lewis serves students of all faiths, offering traditional undergraduate housing in several residence halls and apartment-style complexes. The university competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Flyers, participating in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.

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Ratings

Lewis University is rated within the top 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

9 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Lewis University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 960/1210
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 20/27
GPA 3.6

Acceptance Rate

71.3%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 15.3%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$39,200

Costs for Lewis University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$39,200
Books and Supplies		$1,500
Other Fees		$400
Room and Board		$12,140
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,190
Total One Year Cost		$55,430

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$51,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

63% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Lewis University are Business, Health Professions, and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting. 25% of students major in Business, 18% in Health Professions, and 12% in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting.