Lewis University Demographics & Diversity Overview

43%
Minority Students
47%
Female Students
4%
International
37
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Lewis University has a diverse student body with 43% students of color and 4% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
56.1%(2,476)
Hispanic
24.6%(1,084)
African American
7.2%(316)
Asian
7.0%(311)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(7)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(10)
Two or More Races
2.8%(123)
Unknown
2.0%(87)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color43%
Total Enrollment7,903
International Students4%

Cultural Engagement

Lewis University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Lewis University has a gender distribution of 47% female students and 53% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
52.7%(2,392)
Women
46.9%(2,131)
Other
0.4%(17.5)

Gender Statistics

Men2,392

30% of total enrollment

Women2,131

27% of total enrollment

Other17.5

0% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Lewis University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 52% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
5.3%(211)
18-19
28.3%(1,116)
20-21
31.5%(1,244)
22-24
19.4%(767)
25+
15.5%(610)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.7%(47)
22-24
35.0%(940)
25+
63.2%(1,700)

Age Diversity Insights

52%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

Non-Traditional (25+)

43%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Lewis University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 4% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 83% in-state residents, 13% out-of-state students, and 4% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
82.9%(510)
Out-of-State
13.0%(80)
International
4.1%(25)

Regional Representation

In-State510

83% of student body

Out-of-State80

13% of student body

International25

4% of student body

States Represented

37 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

43%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

47%

Female Students

Global Reach

4%

International

Age Diversity

13%

Non-Traditional Age