Benedictine University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Lisle, IL

$30,830

Avg tuition

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About Benedictine University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Catholic, Roman Catholic While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Benedictine University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Lisle, Illinois. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,299, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 61%. The university offers 56 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 46%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $30,830.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

61% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 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

67% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

46% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Not required or recommended

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Considered (not required)

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Considered (not required)

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*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 Percentile 19-26

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 980-1160

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

Students enrolled

100%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

40%

Unknown

21%

Hispanic

13%

Asian

13%

Black

Two or more races

Non-U.S. Citizen

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

59%

Socio-economic diversity

44% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,510
On-campus room and board	$9,956
On-campus other expenses	$3,080
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$11,440
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$4,364
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$4,364

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$45,376	$45,376
Off-campus without family	$48,144	$48,144
Off-campus with family	$36,704	$36,704

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
	Physiology, General
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Business/Managerial Economics
	Finance, General
	Organizational Behavior Studies
	Human Resources Management and Services, Other
	International Business/Trade/Commerce
	Management Information Systems, General
	Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Taxation
	Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
	Accounting
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
	Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
3	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
	Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
4	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Information Science/Studies
	Computer Science
5	Education
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Reading Teacher Education
	Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Education, General
	Special Education and Teaching, General
	Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
6	Engineering
	Engineering Science
7	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
8	Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
	Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
	Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
9	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Spanish Language and Literature
	Linguistics
10	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
	Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
	Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
	Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
11	History
	History, General
12	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Humanities/Humanistic Studies
13	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
14	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	International/Global Studies
15	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Environmental Science
16	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Kinesiology and Exercise Science
17	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Philosophy
18	Physical Sciences
	Physics, General
	Chemistry, General
19	Psychology
	Clinical Psychology
	Psychology, General
20	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
21	Social Sciences
	Social Sciences, Other
	Sociology
	Political Science and Government, General
22	Theology And Religious Vocations
	Theology/Theological Studies
23	Visual And Performing Arts
	Music, General
	Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
	Graphic Design

Benedictine University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About Benedictine University

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

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Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

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Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III with football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Security And Protective Services

Social Sciences

Theology And Religious Vocations

Visual And Performing Arts

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.