Benedictine University School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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About Benedictine University
Benedictine University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Lisle, Illinois. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,401, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 42%. The university offers 56 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 46%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for students are $34,290.
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This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
Acceptance Rate Insight
42% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
69% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
46% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Test scores Required
High school rank Considered (not required)
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Considered (not required)
High school transcript Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Considered (not required)
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 990-1163
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-25
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 990-1163
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-25
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
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Number of Students Enrolled
42%
Online Student Enrollment
14:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
39%
Unknown
23%
Hispanic
13%
Asian
12%
Black
10%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Two or more races
Information not available
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
61%
Socio-economic diversity
43% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
23
Total Online Enrollment
1,832
Percent of Programs Online
78% On-campus
22% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates
Associate
Bachelor's
Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
43%
State Grant Aid
30%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
43%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$44k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$23k
Average student debt after graduation
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED 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.