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Lewis University: Making quality education affordable and accessible

When Hao N. was searching for a university to study in the US, he sought the affordable and best option.

“The scholarship that I was offered convinced me to study at Lewis University. The cost of living and scholarship allowed me to live my dreams,” he shares. “Studying here was within my family’s budget.”

The scholarship Hao speaks of refers to just one of a range of financial aid undergraduate students receive. Here, undergraduate and transfer students are eligible for up to US$16,000 worth of scholarships each per year. Approximately US$60 million is awarded annually through federal, state, institutional and donor funding. As many as 98% of students received some form of financial aid.

Look beyond the generous amount of scholarship, and you’ll find an institution just as filled with opportunities. Situated 35 miles southwest of Chicago, Lewis University is the eighth largest private, not-for-profit university in Illinois. It is home to 6,500 undergraduate and graduate students who have access to internship opportunities and faculty connections with global companies within the Fortune 500.

With a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio, expect faculty and staff from all walks of life to challenge and support your academic, personal and professional growth. Take Business Analytics, for example. Picture learning data analysis tools for business decision making, acquiring hands-on experience in financial portfolio management and developing problem-solving skills through project simulations — that’s what this programme is all about.

Aviation enthusiasts can choose to study Aviation Administration or Aviation and Aerospace Technology. These programmes help you master the technical knowledge and specialised expertise required in the aviation industry. In Aviation and Aerospace Technology, you’ll learn the intricacies of software such as fly-by-wire control systems, glass panel avionics, advanced composite technologies and many more.

Those studying Data Science learn mathematics, statistics, and computer science to collect, analyse, and interpret data for various applications and industries. Upon graduation, students help organisations use data to optimise their operations and inform their decision-making.

 

At Lewis University, you will benefit from direct, hands-on experience and work with professors. Source: Lewis University

Regardless of which type of major you choose, you can expect to enjoy quality education at an affordable price. Other popular undergraduate programmes include Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Economics and Human Resource Management.

It’s little wonder why graduates like Hao could quickly secure a job after graduation – and one that came with the chance to work with other  alumni. “After graduation, I was fortunate to obtain a job offer from a business analytics company in Chicago,” he explains. “The company had other Lewis University grads – who recommended me for hire – and I was comfortable working with them.”

Stats show how employable Lewis University grads are. 89% of students from the class of 2020 were employed or attending graduate school. Some of the companies they can be found at include American Express, Amazon, JPMorgan Chase and many more. It’s little wonder why this institution has been ranked among the top Midwest Regional Universities (US News & World Report) and one of the best colleges in the Midwest (The Princeton Review).

Stats like these convince students like Jerald R — from the Philippines – that they have made the right choice. “I liked that a variety of organisations provided positive reviews and rankings for Lewis University, so I could be reassured that this was a good place to study,” Jerald says. “When I arrived here, I knew I made the right choice.” 

Hao agrees. “I obtained a Business Analytics job after graduation, and my dreams were realised because I knew that studying at Lewis University was going to be an investment in my future. I could not be happier with the experience and the job that I am in now,” he says.

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