Lewis University: Rankings, Courses & Admissions

History  

Founded in 1932 under the supervision of the Chicago Archdiocese and Bishop Bernard J. Sheil, the institution started as Holy Name Technical School, an aeronautical school for boys. Then, in 1935 it was renamed Lewis Holy Name School of Aeronautics.  

In the same year, the institution was taken over by the U.S. Navy for pilot training. By the end of World War II, about 1200 men were trained at Lewis. After a few years, in 1944, the institution was transformed into a junior college, and by 1949, women's admissions began.  

Later in 1960, the college came under the supervision of the Christian Brothers and was renamed Lewis College in 1962 and finally received its official name Lewis University in 1973. 

Education  

With a focus on quality education, the university has a wide range of programs available at all levels of study- undergraduate, graduate, adult undergraduate programs. Besides these programs, Lewis has general education, non-degree programs, and 4+1 programs for students interested in pursuing a master's degree while their bachelor's studies are still going on.  

The university has more than 80 areas of study and majors and three graduate programs. The top schools and colleges of Lewis are:

1. College of Aviation, Science and Technology

2. College of Education and Social Sciences

3. College of Business

4. College of Humanities, Fine Arts and Communications

5. College of Nursing and Health Sciences

6. School of Graduate, Professional & Continuing Education       

USPs of the University        

1. Offers summer programs to the interested students

2. Provides financial support to 98% of students

3. Has a student/ faculty ratio of 13:1

4. Named among top 10 best-hidden Gem Catholic colleges in the US

5. Has earned national recognition by Colleges of Distinction  

Career Opportunities 

Lewis focuses on equipping the students with practical knowledge and skills to adapt to the fast-paced and competitive job market. Every year, more than 300 recruiters hire students from the university. 

Students can also find job opportunities by using my lewis portal. The portal provides a platform called Handshake in which students can find part-time jobs, internships and on-campus jobs.  

Famous Alumni 

With more than 40,000 alumni, the university provides students with an excellent opportunity to make connections. Some of the notable alumni of the university are

1. Jesse Steward- Founder and CEO of Alexander James Straight Bourbon Whiskey. 

2. Jaylen Bush- Single engine land private pilot with Tuskegee Next.

3. Charles H. Ramsey- Former Commissioner of the Philadelphia Police Department.

4. Edward D. Maloney- Former Democratic member of the Illinois Senate. 

5. J. J. Furmaniak- Former American professional baseball infielder. 

6. Kevin Rhomberg- Former left fielder in Major League Baseball. 

7. Jenny Bindon- Football coach and former goalkeeper.  

Address

Lewis University

One University Parkway

Romeoville, IL 60446 

Public/Private status 

Lewis is a private university.  

Rankings

1. Holds the third rank in Illinois for the best 4-year college.

2. Ranked in the top tier Regional Midwest Universities by U.S.News & World Report Rankings

3. Ranked 14th in the list of colleges for adults by best value schools

4. Ranked first among private colleges in Illinois. 

Top Courses  

Lewis university offers a wide range of courses across top disciplines such as nursing, education, aviation, and criminal justice.  

Lewis University Fees: Top Courses 

1. For undergraduate courses- INR 26,47234 (full-time tuition fee)

2. For graduate courses-

a) Aviation- INR 61,560 per credit hour

b) Education- INR 48,797 per credit hour

c) Nursing- INR 61,560 per credit hour

 d) Criminal justice- INR 44,293 per credit hour  

Lewis University- Required Exams 

Students are required to prove their English language proficiency to become eligible. The accepted exams at Lewis are IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE. The minimum scores required in each are mentioned below:

Exams	Scores required
IELTS	6.0
TOEFL	79
PTE	52

Lewis University- Admission Requirements  

To get admission to the university, there are certain documents that students must submit along with their application form. These documents are- 

1. Copy of passport

2. English language proficiency test scores

3. Official transcripts from your previous institutions

3. Updated resume

4. Statement of purpose

5. Minimum two letters of recommendation

Lewis university's acceptance of students' applications is based on the above-mentioned factors. Therefore, students must keep all of these documents handy.  

Available scholarships at Lewis University

A wide range of scholarships is available for international students at Lewis University. These scholarships are provided based on the previous academic performance of the students. Some scholarships offered to freshmen students are mentioned below: 

Scholarship	Number of awards/ amount
St. John Baptist DeLaSalle Scholarship	4 Full Tuition
Lewis University Trustee Scholarship	INR 13,13,418
Lewis University Presidential Scholarship	INR 14,63,523
Lewis University Dean's Scholarship	INR 12,38,366
Lewis University Achievement Scholarship	INR 10,88,261
LU Catholic High School Scholarship	INR 75,052

Placements

Lewis University provides students with career services. There are several opportunities at the university which prepare students for the outside world. Some of these services include- 

1. Career planning services:

In career planning services, students are provided some tips on making full use of their major. 

2. Internship planning services:

These services mainly help students find relevant internships related to their major and how they can benefit by indulging in credit internships. 

3. Employment planning services:

It helps the students in searching for relevant jobs matching their skillset.

4. Resume and interview writing services: 

These services focus on everything, from writing a winning resume to providing interview tips to students. 

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