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How strong are the academics at Lewis University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

14:1
Student to faculty ratio
19
Average class size
48%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Lewis has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
106
10-19
279
20-29
178
30-39
46
40-49
17
50-99
2

Honors Programs

Lewis University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Lewis' website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Lewis University:

84%
First-year retention rate
48%
4-year grad rate
62%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Lewis University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Computer Science
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
62.8
75.04
87.28
99.52
111.76
124

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 48
  • Biochemistry 4
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 0
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 61
  • Finance, General 30
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 23
  • Accounting 23
  • Organizational Leadership 13
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 12
  • Business/Managerial Economics 9
  • E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce 7
  • Management Science 7
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 6
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 3
  • Information Resources Management 1
  • Management Information Systems, General 1
Communication
  • Radio and Television 8
  • Organizational Communication, General 6
  • Public Relations/Image Management 4
  • Journalism 2
  • Journalism, Other 1
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 0
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 124
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 14
  • Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration 2
  • Information Technology 1
  • Computer and Information Sciences, Other 1
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 25
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 25
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 21
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 9
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 9
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 2
Engineering
  • Computer Engineering, General 1
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 8
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 4
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 96
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 8
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 1
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 1
  • Public Health, General 0
  • Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician 0
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 0
  • Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 0
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 0
History
  • History, General 7
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 73
  • Forensic Science and Technology 21
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other 0
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal 6
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 7
  • General Studies 2
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 5
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 3
  • Data Science, General 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 9
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 17
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 13
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy, Other 2
  • Religion/Religious Studies 1
  • Philosophy 0
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 12
  • Chemistry, General 8
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 77
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 16
  • Public Administration 2
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 11
  • Sociology, General 6
  • International Relations and Affairs 2
Transportation And Materials Moving
  • Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 93
  • Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 14
  • Air Traffic Controller 8
  • Transportation and Materials Moving, Other 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Commercial and Advertising Art 6
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2
  • Music Management 2
  • Digital Arts 1
  • Music, General 1
  • Drawing 1
  • Design and Visual Communications, General 1
  • Painting 0
  • Art/Art Studies, General 0

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