Lewis University

Lewis University is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Romeoville, Illinois, a large suburb in the Chicago metropolitan area. The university enrolls 7,903 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 59.50 out of 100. It reports a 63% completion rate and an 84% retention rate (IPEDS 2023).

Lewis University offers a diverse set of career-focused programs spanning healthcare, aviation, and technology. Offerings include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Nursing Administration, Aviation/Airway Management and Operations, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, Air Traffic Controller, Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management. Programs are available at associate, bachelor's, and certificate levels.

Romeoville's location in the southwest Chicago suburbs places Lewis University near major aviation facilities, including nearby airports that support its flight and airframe maintenance programs. The greater Chicago area also offers strong employment markets in healthcare, cybersecurity, and aviation for graduates across the university's technical and professional programs.