by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 4,306 undergraduates in 2020, Lewis is a private university located in Romeoville, Illinois. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Lewis offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Lewis can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Lewis Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.
Individuals with disabilities make up 4.0% of the student population at Lewis. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Lewis Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Lewis does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Lewis Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Lewis for Veterans Guide.
Lewis offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
There were 4,306 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 3,484 (80.9%). Part-time attendance was 822 (19.1%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 3,484 | 822 | 4,306 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Lewis receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Lewis #642 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Lewis by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Lewis Diversity Guide.
Lewis has a total of 446 student athletes, 238 men and 208 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $5,985,040 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $5,985,040 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Lewis University Athletics