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Students attend Lewis in Romeoville, Illinois, 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 transportation and security and law enforcement.
Lewis is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 500. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 510 and 570.
Lewis has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 5,065 students at the school (as of 2005). Older adults are in evidence at Lewis, often seeking career changing education.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Lewis 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
Lewis awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 293 | business management, organizational behavior, marketing, accounting, finance, human resources, MIS, managerial economics, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 256 | education, school counseling, teacher education, elementary school teaching, special ed, physical education teaching, curriculum and instruction, educational administration |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 154 | criminal justice and safety, corrections and criminal justice, security and loss prevention, forensic science |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 113 | registered nursing, nursing administration |
| Transportation | 57 | aviation operations, aviation tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 53 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 40 | social work, community organization, public administration |
| Liberal Arts | 38 | liberal arts and sciences, English, history, sociology, political science, interdisciplinary studies, American studies, speech and rhetoric |
| Science | 25 | biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, physical science courses |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 24 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer |
| Media | 23 | radio and television, public relations, journalism, communication studies, digital communications, communications tech courses, mass communication |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 9 | commercial art, drawing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | computer science, information science, computer security |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
| Medical Adminstration | 4 | health care administration |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | philosophy, religion |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Fine Arts | 1 | painting |
| Mechanics And Repair | 1 | aircraft maintenance, avionics maintenance |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | radiation protection, sonography and ultrasound tech, nuclear medical tech |
| Design | 0 | design and visual communication |
| Music | 0 | music, music management |
Number of programs and degrees for Lewis in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 697 | 66 |
| Master's degree | 404 | 14 |
| Post-master's certificate | 17 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 0 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Lewis had a total enrollment of 5,065 students (3,645 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 70% |
| Graduate | 30% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 94% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Lewis offers campus housing for 1,038 of its 3,645 (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 | 2,014 | 1,398 | 69% | 561 | 40% |
| Men | 828 | 591 | 71% | 237 | 40% |
| Women | 1,186 | 807 | 68% | 324 | 40% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
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 | 3% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 95% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,990 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,990 |
| Room and board | $ 7,500 |
| Room charge | $ 5,050 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,850 |
| Books and supplies | $ 500 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,890 |
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 (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 45 | 21 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 16 | 18 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 17 | 33 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 38 | $74,052 | 20 | $71,524 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $60,619 | 8 | $62,699 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 24 | $40,319 | 32 | $42,988 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $46,143 | 12 | $44,441 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 78 | $60,175 | 72 | $53,347 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
| Baseball | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
| Track | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 113 | 113 | 226 |
| Track | 28 | 17 | 45 |
| Basketball | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 47 | 81 | 128 |
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
Special Education and Teaching, General
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 ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
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
Forensic Science and Technology
Security and Loss Prevention Services
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 7% |  |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
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 placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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