History
Lewis University was established in 1923 as Holy Name Technical School in the scenic city of Romeoville, Illinois. In 1960 it went under the direct patronage of the De La Salle Christian Brothers. It is a Roman Catholic University that aims to balance liberal learning and values that are momentous in the professional world.
Programs offered at Lewis University
Lewis University offers a wide variety of subjects at the undergraduate level. More than fifteen subjects are offered for graduate study. One of the specialties of Lewis University is its Aviation program, which is also one of its oldest programs. While there are more than five majors to choose from in aviation at the undergraduate level, the masters program offers specializations as well. The university also offers Accelerated Degree Programs as well as online degrees for those interested in distant study.
Lewis Faculty
The faculty is Lewis University is highly trained with most of the faculty members having Doctorate and Post-Doctorate in their respective fields. The 200 faculty members who work with the university full-time are dedicated teachers working on imparting their students with the best available knowledge while honing them as better individuals.
Student body
The current enrolment at the university is 5,400 out of which 1,500 are graduates whereas 3,900 are undergraduates. The student body is representative of 60 percent Catholics and 40 percent of other Christian schools and faiths. Students are offered a wide range of extracurricular and academic activities within the university. The university has students from over thirty different countries enriching the cultural diversity that it has to offer.
Cost of studying at Lewis University and financial aid
The number of students studying at Lewis University on various scholarships exceeds eighty percent. The university has a generous scholarship program. Detailed information on fee for undergraduate and postgraduate study is available on the official website of the university with the online copies of graduate and undergraduate handbooks.