Benedictine University

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About Benedictine University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Benedictine University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Lisle, Illinois. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,842, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 77%. The university offers 59 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 51%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $31,028.

Lisle, IL

$31,028

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

77%

Acceptance Rate

69%

Full-Time Student Retention Rate

51%

Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptNot considered for admission, even if submitted

High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Letter of recommendationNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile19-27

SAT 25th-75th Percentile958-1293

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

3k

Students enrolled

72%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

36%

Unknown

18%

Black

9%

Hispanic

15%

Two or more races

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

16%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

41% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

41%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

16

Total Online Enrollment

2,155

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

85% On-campus

15% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold5% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold39% online

Master'sCheck Bold20% online

DoctorateCheck Bold50% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

41%

State Grant Aid

35%

Institution Grant Aid

94%

Pell Grant

41%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,767
State Grant Aid$6,430
Institution Grant Aid$16,568
Pell Grant Aid$5,313

Financial Outlook

$23k

Average student debtafter graduation

$44k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

21.5%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • Softball

Degrees Awarded by Program

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
5Education.
6Engineering.
7English Language And Literature/Letters.
8Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
9Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
10Health Professions And Related Programs.
11History.
12Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
13Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
14Mathematics And Statistics.
15Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
16Philosophy And Religious Studies.
17Physical Sciences.
18Psychology.
19Social Sciences.
20Theology And Religious Vocations.
21Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.