Located in a southwest suburb of Chicago, Lewis University is a comprehensive, Catholic university, where a liberal arts tradition, values-based education and practical preparation for professional work come together with a synergy that gives the university its educational identity and focus. Lewis is a dynamic, coeducational university offering 5,800 students the choice of nearly 80 undergraduate majors and programs of study, 21 graduate programs, and certificates of advanced study. Each year, nearly 600 transfer students join the Lewis community.