Benedictine University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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 2,042, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 93%. The university offers 57 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 53%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $30,927.
Admissions Breakdown
Retention Rate Insight
67.4% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
53% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. 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 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 programRecommended
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
4k
Students enrolled
77%
Online student enrollment
13:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
27%
Unknown
5%
Black
6%
Hispanic
12%
Two or more races
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Asian
12%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
36% 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
2,402
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.77% online, 23% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
77% On-campus
23% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
Associate100% online
Bachelor's7% online
Graduate Certificate63% online
Master's24% online
Doctorate100% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-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 for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
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 board | Currently unavailable |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-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
40%
State Grant Aid
30%
Institution Grant Aid
99%
Pell Grant
36%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$23k
Average student debtafter graduation
$44k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- All Track Combined
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Softball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
4 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
5 | Education. | |||
6 | Engineering. | |||
7 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
8 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
9 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
10 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
11 | History. | |||
12 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
13 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
14 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
15 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
16 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
17 | Physical Sciences. | |||
18 | Psychology. | |||
19 | Social Sciences. | |||
20 | Theology And Religious Vocations. | |||
21 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. 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.