PrivateSuburbanLewis University
Lewis College Lewis College of Science and Technology Lewis School of Aeronautics Lewis Holy Name School of Aeronautics Lewis Holy Name Technical School Holy Name Technical School
Romeoville, Illinois 60446-2200
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — known for business
Lewis University is a private institution in Romeoville with particular strength in business and computer science. With an average SAT of 1117, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 3.7K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
63% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $66,099 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,370.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Lewis University was founded in 1932 by the Archdiocese of Chicago and Bishop Bernard J.
- •The school was incorporated in 1934 under the name Lewis Holy Name Technical School.
- •In 1935, it became Lewis Holy Name School of Aeronautics, a name which is engraved in stone on the building now known as the Philip Lynch Theatre at the Oremus Fine Arts Center.
- •Regular classes resumed in late 1944 and the college soon adopted a more traditional arts and science curriculum.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1117
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
54.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.9%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$18,750
Programs (93)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
84%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
25
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from IL state average + suburban adjustment
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