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How strong are the academics at Lewis University?

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

13:1
Student to faculty ratio
42%
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 13:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

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:

79%
First-year retention rate
42%
4-year grad rate
67%
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:

Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
Computer Science
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Business Administration and Management, General
56.4
65.52
74.64
83.76
92.88
102

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Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 35
  • Biochemistry 2
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 0
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 64
  • Accounting 22
  • Finance, General 18
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 15
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 14
  • Organizational Leadership 12
  • Management Science 7
  • E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce 5
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 3
  • Business/Managerial Economics 2
  • Information Resources Management 1
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 1
  • Management Information Systems, General 0
Communication
  • Journalism, Other 3
  • Radio and Television 3
  • Organizational Communication, General 3
  • Public Relations/Image Management 3
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 1
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 0
  • Journalism 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 102
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 27
  • Information Technology 8
  • Computer and Information Sciences, Other 1
Education
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 32
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 23
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 13
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 11
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 8
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Computer Engineering, General 6
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 1
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 6
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 81
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 12
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 8
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 1
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 1
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 0
  • Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 0
  • Public Health, General 0
  • Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician 0
  • Art Therapy/Therapist 0
History
  • History, General 10
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 78
  • Forensic Science and Technology 20
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other 0
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal 4
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 4
  • General Studies 1
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 9
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Data Science, General 4
  • Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 4
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 17
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 15
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy, Other 2
  • Religion/Religious Studies 2
  • Philosophy 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 11
  • Physics, General 10
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 54
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 13
  • Public Administration 1
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 7
  • International Relations and Affairs 1
  • Sociology, General 0
Transportation And Materials Moving
  • Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 102
  • Air Traffic Controller 5
  • Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 5
  • Transportation and Materials Moving, Other 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Digital Arts 4
  • Commercial and Advertising Art 3
  • Music Management 2
  • Art/Art Studies, General 2
  • Design and Visual Communications, General 2
  • Music, General 0
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
  • Drawing 0
  • Painting 0
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