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Lewis University is a private Roman Catholic and Lasallian University located in Romeoville, Illinois. It was established in 1932 as the Holy Name Technical School by the Chicago Archdiocese and Bishop Bernard J. Sheil. The university is named after philanthropist Frank J. Lewis. It enrolls more than 5,000 students every year. Lewis offers over 70 undergraduate majors and programs of study, 20 graduate programs and accelerated programs for working adults. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:
Lewis University is an NCAA Division II school and a member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference. The sports teams of Lewis University are nicknamed the Flyers.
Students attend Lewis in Romeoville, IL, a large suburb. The school is proud of its Roman Catholic status. Lewis is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
Lewis has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in security and law enforcement.
Lewis is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 430 and 620.
Lewis has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 5,347 students at Lewis (as of 2007-2008).
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Lewis offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Great Lakes Valley Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Lewis University
One University Parkway
Romeoville, IL 60446-2200
General Phone: (815) 838-0500
http://www.lewisu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 320 | business management, organizational behavior, management science, marketing, finance, accounting, human resources, management information systems, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 287 | school counseling, elementary school teaching, special ed, educational administration, secondary school administration, reading teaching, curriculum and instruction, secondary teaching, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 181 | registered nursing, nursing administration |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 177 | criminal justice and safety, corrections and criminal justice, forensic science, security and loss prevention, security and protective services, fire services administration |
| Therapy and Counseling | 81 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 57 | history, English, liberal arts and sciences, political science, sociology, American studies, speech and rhetoric, interdisciplinary studies |
| Transportation | 54 | aviation operations, aviation tech |
| Family and Social Work | 42 | social work, community organization, public administration |
| Media | 33 | journalism, public relations, radio and television, communication studies, mass communication, digital communications, communications tech courses |
| Science | 30 | biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, physical science courses |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 19 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 17 | computer security, computer science, information science |
| Medical Administration | 14 | health care administration |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 9 | commercial art, drawing |
| Music | 8 | music, music management |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 7 | drama |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Religion and Philosophy | 4 | religion, philosophy, general philosophy |
| Medical Support and Technology | 2 | nuclear medical tech, radiation protection, sonography and ultrasound tech, health diagnostic professions |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
| Design | 1 | design and visual communication |
| Mechanics and Repair | 1 | aircraft maintenance, avionics maintenance |
| Fine Arts | 0 | painting |
Number of programs and degrees for Lewis in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 856 | 70 |
| Master's degree | 468 | 20 |
| Post-master's certificate | 27 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 0 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Lewis had a total enrollment of 5,347 students (4,523 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 69% |
| Graduate | 31% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 92% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
Lewis offers campus housing for 1,223 of its 4,523 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Romeoville, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,644 | 1,865 | 71% | 655 | 35% |
| Men | 1,114 | 811 | 73% | 308 | 38% |
| Women | 1,530 | 1,054 | 69% | 347 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 2% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,990 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,990 |
| Room and board | $ 8,000 |
| Room charge | $ 5,250 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,150 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,165 |
Financial Aid:
Lewis participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 170700)
Lewis has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 47 | 31 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 17 | 24 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 22 | 42 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 35 | $87,781 | 21 | $85,713 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 15 | $72,778 | 20 | $69,761 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 31 | $60,317 | 42 | $57,597 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $50,240 | 14 | $50,602 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 86 | $73,082 | 97 | $65,183 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
| Baseball | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
| Track | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 99 | 91 | 190 |
| Track | 22 | 17 | 39 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| Baseball | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| All Other Sports | 51 | 60 | 111 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Systems Security
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
Special Education and Teaching, General
Superintendency and Educational System Administration
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Public Administration
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Drawing
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Philosophy, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Services Administration
Forensic Science and Technology
Security and Loss Prevention Services
Security and Protective Services, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lewis Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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