Lewis University

Lewis University

Lewis University is an innovative and comprehensive Catholic university located approximately 35 miles southwest of Chicago. We offer over 80 undergraduate programs that blend a unique balance between the traditions of liberal learning, ethical values and professional preparation. Students will experience an engaging learning environment fueled by a synergy that gives the university its educational identity and focus. Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, Lewis University is committed to student success and preparing students as master learners for the jobs of tomorrow.

Academic Programs

  • Art & Design
  • Aviation
  • Business
  • Communication
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Liberal Arts
  • Music
  • Nursing
  • Performing Arts
  • Science
  • Social Science
  • Technology

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • On-Campus Housing
  • ROTC Program
  • Religious Affiliation
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Veteran Fee Waiver

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

First-year

To apply to Lewis University, students must minimally submit a completed application and official high school transcripts. No application fee.

  • Test Optional is available for all majors
  • Additionally, Test Optional applicants must submit a personal statement and/or letters of recommendation to help us gain a more complete understanding of the student.
  • All admitted students are automatically reviewed for academic scholarships.  We will consider high school GPA and test scores (if submitted) in our scholarship review. 
  • Students may apply as Test Optional but still submit test scores for scholarship consideration.  In this situation, test scores for Test Optional applicants will be ignored during the admission review process and only considered as part of the scholarship calculation.
  • All matriculating students (including Test Optional applicants) are required to submit an official ACT or SAT score before enrolling in Lewis courses.  Scores are used for course placements and internal data analysis.

Transfer

Transfer students should apply here

Additional Information

All applicants to Lewis University will automatically be considered for academic scholarships during the application review process.  Scholarship amounts vary between $14,000-21,000 per year.  Awards will be announced within the decision letter.

Lewis University hosts an annual Lasallian Scholarship Program where we award up to 5 full tuition scholarships.  Students must apply early and be admitted before January 1 to be initially eligible for this scholarship program invitation.
 

Visit us

As soon as you step foot on our campus, you will immediately see why Lewis is one of the best private universities in Illinois. We offer several ways for prospective freshman to visit campus, including individual tours and meeting with a counselor (held Monday-Friday and Saturday mornings) and larger Campus Visit Day programs.
Schedule your campus visit today!

Lewis University is deeply committed to student success and will do everything in our power to make sure our graduates leave with the skills and confidence needed to move to the next chapter in their lives.

Mark Swain, Department Chair, Art and Design
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Admissions office

Visit us

Address

1University Parkway
Romeoville, IL 60446-2200, United States of America

Phone number

(815) 836-5250

Region

Midwest

Midwest