After retiring the last of its McDonnell Douglas MD-80 fleet to Roswell, New Mexico, in early September 2019, American is donating the last two MD-80 aircraft to CareerTech in Oklahoma City, and Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois.
Lewis University
Fast Facts
- School Size
Medium
- Tuition
$10,000 — $15,000 Semester
- Affiliation
Private
- Type of School
University
- Student Body Gender
Co-ed
- Religious Affiliation
Catholic
- Scholarships for International Students
Yes
- Conditional Admission Available
Yes
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Top Programs
Aviation, Business, Computer Science
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Setting
Suburban
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Accreditation and Certification
EnglishUSA Member, HLC, ACBSP
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Type of Housing
Residence Hall
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Test Scores
TOEFL: 80+, IELTS: Band 6+
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Lewis University is a dynamic, mid-sized University of about 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students, offering small interactive classes, high quality academic programs, service opportunities and a wonderfully diverse community. Our curriculum combines a liberal arts foundation blended with relevant professional education. For many consecutive years, Lewis has been named one of the Best Colleges by U.S. News and World Report and received recognition from The Princeton Review.
Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, Lewis focuses on faculty / student interaction. Teaching is a top priority. Small, personalized classes provide faculty with an opportunity to mentor their students and involve them in projects and research.
Location near Chicago
Lewis University's campus is situated 30 minutes southwest of Chicago, on a picturesque 376-acre setting which houses more than 1,300 students in 12 residence halls, all within walking distance of well-equipped classrooms, the library, fitness center, and student union. The University's campus is easily accessible to the Chicago metropolitan area, making it easy for students to find CPT and OPT employment at international companies.
Academic Programs
Lewis University provides more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs of study. Many of our International students choose to pursue our challenging Business and Aviation programs. Plus, with premier programs in Computer Science, Information Security Systems, Criminal/Social Justice and more, you will experience the ultimate combination of critical thinking and career preparation in whatever Lewis program you choose. Premier programs include aviation, criminal justice, computer engineering and business. The programs can be customized based on your specific interests and career desires, preparing you for an exciting and rewarding future.
International Student Service
The Office of International Student Services (ISS) provides services and advocacy for international students. The ISS office offers assistance with visa and i20 information, particularly for students' maintenance of visa status and employment options. Additionally, it provides pre-semester orientation for new students, adjustment workshops for continuing students, and re-entry workshops for graduating students. The office also coordinates access for international students to both University and external resources, for insurance, banking, social security, and daily life needs.
In addition, the Office of International Student Services moderates the activities of the International Student Association (ISA). The ISA seeks to foster an awareness of other cultures at the Lewis University campus, promote friendships between international students, as well as with American students, and provide support and appreciation for the international student community at Lewis University. It accomplishes this by providing special programs and opportunities for social interaction and constructive culture exchange.
What do our International Students love most about Lewis University?
- Ranked 20th by the U.S. News & World Report and as one of the "Top Tier Colleges," and named "A Best Midwestern College" by The Princeton Review
- Opportunities for CPT and OPT internships and employment at international companies in Chicago
- Connections with global, Fortune 500 companies and Job Fairs on campus each semester
- International Scholarships can discount tuition by nearly 50 percent

International Admission Office
One University Parkway, unit 297
Romeoville IL 60446-2200
P: 815-836-5635
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- Aviation
- Biology
- Business
- Business Administration
- Business Information Systems
- Chemical Physics
- Chemistry
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Cyber Security
- Economics
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Information Technology
- International Relations
- Marketing
- Marketing and Communications
- Mathematics
- Media and Information Studies
- Physics
- Political Science
- Sports
- Technology/Computers
- Video Game Design
- Aviation
- Business
- Business Analytics
- Chemistry
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Cyber Security
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- International Relations
- Logistics
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- Physics
- Project Management
- Software Engineering
- Supply Chain Management
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