Lewis University

Lewis University

One University Parkway - Romeoville, IL 60446
Great Lakes Region
Suburban Campus Setting
Medium Size
3,948 Undergrad Enrollment
14:1 Student:Faculty
Doctoral Highest Degree
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Lewis University
One University Parkway - Romeoville, IL 60446
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From Lewis University

Located 30 minutes southwest of Chicago, Lewis University is a comprehensive, Catholic university where the traditions of liberal learning and preparation for professional life give the university its educational identity and mission focus.

Lewis offers more than 80 undergraduate majors and programs of study, as well as 20+ graduate programs and accelerated programs for working adults through the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, and Nursing and Health Professions. Nationally-recognized programs include aviation, criminal/social justice and nursing.

Lewis is one of many schools sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers with over 300 years of teaching experience in the Lasallian tradition.

Lewis University
Lewis University
Lewis University

Neighborhood

Lewis University's Romeoville campus sits in a suburban setting with convenient access to major highways and the Chicago metropolitan area. The immediate surroundings offer a mix of chain restaurants, shopping centers, and entertainment venues within a short drive, while the campus itself provides a walkable core with dining and recreational facilities for students. The area balances a quieter residential atmosphere with proximity to urban amenities, making it suitable for students seeking both community engagement and access to larger city attractions.
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55
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Admissions & Enrollment

2025-26 Application Deadlines Deadline  
Early Action Dec 1, 2025  
Regular Decision Mar 1, 2026  
Test scores: Test flexible
  REQ Required REC Recommended CON Considered NR Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission test scores
· REQ = Required
· REC = Recommended
· CON = Considered
· NR = Not Required
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
SAT 28 990 - 1220  
ACT 5 22 - 26  
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Another
Number of applicants 5,291 52 % 46 % 99 %
Number admitted 3,848 50 % 48 % 2 %
Number enrolled 620 53 % 45 % -
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Majors & Degrees

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences
Biomedical Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Organizational Leadership
Project Management
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Information Resources Management
Management Information Systems
Management Science
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Marketing/Marketing Management
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Journalism
Journalism
Organizational Communication
Public Relations/Image Management
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Radio and Television
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
Information Technology
Computer Science
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
Special Education and Teaching
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs
Athletic Training/Trainer
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Public Health
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Critical Care Nursing
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
Nursing Administration
Nursing Practice
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Art Therapy/Therapist
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Physical Therapy/Therapist
History
History
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Corrections and Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Forensic Science and Technology
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Data Science
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Chemical Physics
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology
Psychology
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Public Administration
Social Work
Social Sciences
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government
Sociology
Transportation and Materials Moving
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology
Air Traffic Controller
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
Transportation and Materials Moving
Visual and Performing Arts
Music Management
Commercial and Advertising Art
Design and Visual Communications
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
Art/Art Studies
Drawing
Painting
Music
Digital Arts
Certificate
Associate
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Doctoral
Top 10 in enrollment
Top 5 in enrollment
Top 10 based on enrollment
Top 5 based on enrollment
Area of Study Major Assoc. Bachelor Master Doctor Cert.
Biological and Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry — — — —
Biology/Biological Sciences — — — —
Biomedical Sciences — — —
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Accounting — — — —
Business Administration and Management — — —
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce — — — —
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management — — — —
Organizational Leadership — —
Project Management — — — —
Business/Managerial Economics — — — —
Finance — — —
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration — — — —
International Business/Trade/Commerce — — — —
Information Resources Management — — — —
Management Information Systems — — — —
Management Science — — —
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods — — — —
Marketing/Marketing Management — — — —
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Mass Communication/Media Studies — — — —
Journalism — — — —
Journalism — — — —
Organizational Communication — — — —
Public Relations/Image Management — — — —
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia — — — —
Radio and Television — — — —
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Computer and Information Sciences, Other — — — —
Information Technology — — — —
Computer Science — — —
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration — —
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance — — —
Education Curriculum and Instruction — — — —
Educational Leadership and Administration — — —
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs — — —
Special Education and Teaching — — —
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services — — — —
Early Childhood Education and Teaching — — — —
Elementary Education and Teaching — — —
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching — — —
Secondary Education and Teaching — — —
Reading Teacher Education — — — —
Spanish Language Teacher Education — — —
Engineering Computer Engineering — — — —
Electrical and Computer Engineering — — — —
Electrical and Electronics Engineering — — — —
English Language and Literature/Letters English Language and Literature — — — —
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Spanish Language and Literature — — — —
Health Professions and Related Programs Athletic Training/Trainer — — — —
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician — — — —
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist — — — —
Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician — — — —
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer — — — —
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist — — — —
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist — — — —
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist — — — —
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator — — — —
Health/Health Care Administration/Management — — — —
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor — — — —
Public Health — — — —
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing — — — —
Critical Care Nursing — — — —
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing — — — —
Nursing Administration — — — —
Nursing Practice — — — —
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing — — — —
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse — — — —
Art Therapy/Therapist — — — —
Occupational Therapy/Therapist — — — —
Physical Therapy/Therapist — — — —
History History — — — —
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services Corrections and Criminal Justice — — — —
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies — — —
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services — — — —
Forensic Science and Technology — — — —
Legal Professions and Studies Legal Assistant/Paralegal — — — —
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities General Studies — — —
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies — — — —
Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics — — — —
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician — — —
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Data Science — —
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution — — — —
Natural Resources and Conservation Environmental Science — — — —
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology Exercise Science and Kinesiology — — — —
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management — — — —
Philosophy and Religious Studies Philosophy — — — —
Philosophy — — — —
Religion/Religious Studies — — — —
Physical Sciences Chemical Physics — — — —
Chemistry — — —
Physics — — —
Psychology Psychology — — — —
Public Administration and Social Service Professions Public Administration — — — —
Social Work — — —
Social Sciences International Relations and Affairs — — — —
Political Science and Government — — — —
Sociology — — — —
Transportation and Materials Moving Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology — — —
Air Traffic Controller — — —
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew — — — —
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations — — — —
Transportation and Materials Moving — — — —
Visual and Performing Arts Music Management — — — —
Commercial and Advertising Art — — — —
Design and Visual Communications — — — —
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts — — — —
Art/Art Studies — — — —
Drawing — — — —
Painting — — — —
Music — — — —
Digital Arts — — — —

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Athletics

NCAA Division II without football
Sport Men Women
All Track Combined
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Volleyball

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Mission Statement

Lewis University, guided by its Catholic and Lasallian heritage, provides to a diverse student population programs for a liberal and professional education grounded in the interaction of knowledge and fidelity in the search for truth. Lewis promotes the development of the complete person through the pursuit of wisdom and justice. Fundamental to its Mission is a spirit of association which fosters community in all teaching, learning and service.