Lewis University is a private Catholic university in Romeoville, Illinois, offering 80+ majors in aviation, nursing, business, criminal justice, and computer science on its 410-acre suburban campus. Students rave about supportive professors, small classes (14:1 ratio), diverse community, modern facilities, and strong career preparation near Chicago.

State

Illinois

Student Population

4,000

Acceptance Rate

71%

GPA Range

3.2-3.7

SAT Range

960-1200

Common Majors

Nursing, Business, Aviation, Computer Science, Criminal Justice

"I love Lewis University! The professors are super supportive and actually care about your success, always available for one-on-one help. Campus feels safe, welcoming, and diverse with small classes that make learning personal. What I dislike? Food gets repetitive, and weekends can feel quiet since many students commute. Still, the community spirit shines through clubs and events."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$37,592

Conference

Great Lakes Valley Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

74-75

Men's Team Notes

Lewis men’s golf averaged about 75 per player per round, with team totals near 299–301 over four counting scores. The Flyers turned in several rounds in the 70s and 80s, tied or set fall‑season scoring records, and showed consistent four‑man balance across the season.

Women's Team Notes

Lewis women’s golf averaged about 74–75 per player per round, with team totals clustering in the mid‑290s per 18 holes. The team posted multiple rounds in the 70s, won three consecutive tournaments, and set several 18‑, 36‑, and 54‑hole program‑best scoring marks.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Greg Baresel

Women's Coach

Greg Baresel

Men's Email

gbaresel@lewisu.edu

Women's Email

gbaresel@lewisu.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Greg Baresel enters his third season as head men's golf coach at Lewis University, guiding Flyers through GLVC events like Arch Cup and Midwest Regional Preview. A PGA coach at Cantigny Golf Academy since 2010 with prior high school and club experience, he emphasizes teaching fundamentals and program growth in NCAA DII from the Chicago suburbs.

Women's Coach Bio

In his third year directing Lewis women's golf, Greg Baresel led the team to the 2022 NCAA DII East Regional in his debut. PGA professional at Cantigny since 2010 and former St. Francis HS coach (2012-21), he applies instructional expertise to GLVC competition, supported by assistants from Romeoville.

State

Student Population

Acceptance Rate

GPA Range

SAT Range

Common Majors

Team & Tuition

Divison

Tuition (no scholarship)

Conference

Scholarships Available

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

Lewis men’s golf averaged about 75 per player per round, with team totals near 299–301 over four counting scores. The Flyers turned in several rounds in the 70s and 80s, tied or set fall‑season scoring records, and showed consistent four‑man balance across the season.

Women's Team Notes

Lewis women’s golf averaged about 74–75 per player per round, with team totals clustering in the mid‑290s per 18 holes. The team posted multiple rounds in the 70s, won three consecutive tournaments, and set several 18‑, 36‑, and 54‑hole program‑best scoring marks.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Women's Coach

Men's Email

Women's Email

Men's Coach Bio

Women's Coach Bio

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