Lewis University , Romeoville, USA

Lewis Institution is a comprehensive, Catholic university located 30 minutes southwest of Chicago. The university's educational identity and mission focus are based on the traditions of liberal learning and professional preparation. Lewis University, founded in 1932, offers over 80 undergraduate majors and areas of study, as well as 25 graduate programmes through its Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Nursing and Health Professions, and Nursing and Health Professions. Lewis is one of the several schools supported by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, who have over 320 years of Lasallian teaching expertise. It has a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

Lewis University Rankings

Rankings for Lewis University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

• #296 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
• #206 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
• #13 in Best Colleges in Illinois
• #10 in Best Private Colleges in Illinois
• #154 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
• #10 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois

Lewis University International Student Admissions

International students can choose from a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees at the institute. Business, computer science, data science, and aviation are among the disciplines covered by the curricula. The University attracts a large number of international students because of its services and incentives, which include internship possibilities, a short commute, and international student mentors.

International students must meet the following prerequisites in order to be considered for admission to Lewis University.

Application portal: Lewis University Application

Application fee: 40 USD

Admission requirements:

1. Official high school/college transcripts or equivalent (with evaluation)
2. English proficiency exam score
3. Copy of passport
4. Standardized test scores (optional)

Additionally, for graduate students:

1. Essay (Statement of purpose)
2. 2 LOR’s
3. CV/Resume

Students must submit the following documentation to the office of foreign admissions after completing their application. Applicants can upload documents directly to the application portal or send them to International@LewisU.edu through email.

The documents can also be sent to:

Office of International Admission
Lewis University
One University Parkway
Romeoville IL 60446

Lewis University English Proficiency Test Scores

Applicants who do not speak English as their first language will be required to provide confirmation of their proficiency in the language. They can do so by taking internationally recognised tests and submitting the results. The following tests are accepted by the university, with a minimum criterion of:

Undergraduate and graduate applicants, as well as transfer students, must meet the same standards. The university also has a policy that reserves the authority to administer exams to students to verify their English language proficiency and to place them in English language improvement courses.

Admission Standards - Average

Applications Accepted. - 63.9%