Lewis University Demographics & Diversity Overview

41%
Minority Students
48%
Female Students
3%
International
27
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Lewis University has a diverse student body with 41% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
57.6%(2,210)
Hispanic
24.3%(932)
African American
6.8%(260)
Asian
6.8%(262)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(7)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(8)
Two or More Races
2.7%(103)
Unknown
1.4%(55)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color41%
Total Enrollment6,513
International Students3%

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 48% female students and 52% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
52.2%(2,053)
Women
47.8%(1,880)

Gender Statistics

Men2,053

32% of total enrollment

Women1,880

29% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Lewis University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 60% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 15% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
6.1%(240)
18-19
27.5%(1,080)
20-21
32.1%(1,262)
22-24
19.1%(752)
25+
15.2%(599)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.2%(30)
22-24
31.2%(804)
25+
67.6%(1,745)

Age Diversity Insights

60%

Traditional Age (18-21)

15%

Non-Traditional (25+)

40%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Lewis University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 84% in-state residents, 13% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
83.7%(505)
Out-of-State
12.8%(77)
International
3.5%(21)

Regional Representation

In-State505

84% of student body

Out-of-State77

13% of student body

International21

3% of student body

States Represented

27 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

41%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

48%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

15%

Non-Traditional Age