Lewis at a Glance
A Dynamic Learning Environment
Located 35 miles southwest of Chicago, º£½ÇÉçÇø is a comprehensive, Catholic university, where the traditions of liberal learning, values and preparation for professional work come together with a synergy that gives the university its educational identity and focus. Lewis is one of 60 universities worldwide, sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, an international Roman Catholic teaching order.
410
Acre Arboretum Campus
6600
Total
Students
14:1
Student/Faculty Ratio
Accreditation
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A safe and welcoming campus
The Lewis main campus in Romeoville, Illinois, is a picturesque 410-acre setting which houses more than 1,000 students in 11 residence halls, all within walking distance of well-equipped classrooms, the library, the JFK Student Recreation and Sports Center, the Brother James Gaffney, FSC, Student Center, Sancta Alberta Chapel and the º£½ÇÉçÇø Airport.
The Right Size
With 6,600 undergraduate and graduate students, º£½ÇÉçÇø is the 7th largest private, not-for-profit university in Illinois. Lewis welcomes students of all cultures and religious faiths with a greater than 50% underrepresented population.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Founded in 1932, Lewis is a dynamic, coeducational university offering more than 80 undergraduate majors and programs of study and more than 35 graduate programs. See if we have what you’re looking for.
Student Life
Enriched by a diverse population, Lewis offers an inviting community. With more than 100 clubs and organizations, and 24 intercollegiate NCAA Division II athletic teams, Lewis has something of interest for everyone. Activities include the theatre and performing arts, intramural sports, club sports and , a nationally recognized honors program, and peer ministry and volunteerism.
Financial Aid
Lewis was named a Top 5 Best Private College Value. Through scholarships, grants, loans and student work programs, we’ll work with you to determine the best way to finance your education. 98 percent of Lewis students receive some sort of financial aid. Last year, more than 60 million dollars of institutional dollars were awarded based on need, financial merit, or academic achievement.
Mission Statement
º£½ÇÉçÇø, guided by its Catholic and Lasallian heritage, provides a diverse student population programs for 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.
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