Benedictine University
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Main telephone | 630-829-6000 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | University |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| Date founded | 1887 |
| Degrees offered | Certificate or diploma, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Other advanced degrees |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago |
| Campus size | 108 acres |
| County | Du Page |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, freshmen men | 184 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 169 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 353 |
| Number of part time, freshmen men | 1 |
| Total number of freshmen men | 185 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 870 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 776 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 1,646 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 96 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 100 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 196 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 966 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 876 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 1,842 |
| Number of male graduate students | 579 |
| Number of female graduate students | 1,573 |
| Total number of graduate students | 2,152 |
| Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 1,545 |
| Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 2,449 |
| Total enrollment | 3,994 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 20% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 21% |
| White | 41% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 1% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 14% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 39 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 1% |
| Number of countries represented | 13 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 9% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Tuition year | 2024-2025 |
| In-state tuition | $32,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $32,700 |
| Fees | $1,590 |
| Books and supplies | $1,900 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $10,336 |
| Board and transportation (live with parents) | $5,024 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2024-2025 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Adrian Gonzalez |
| Financial aid contact title | Director of Financial Aid |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 630-829-6415 |
| Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
| Scholarship list website | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2022-2023 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $28,698 |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
| Loan | $3,445 |
| Scholarship or grant | $11,546 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $28,118 |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
| Loan | $4,150 |
| Scholarship or grant | $11,312 |
| * "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs. | |
| Number of freshmen who applied for aid | 372 |
| Number of freshmen who received aid | 317 |
| Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 1,409 |
| Number of undergraduates who received aid | 1,268 |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 1% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $31,419 |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Merit-based scholarships and grants | |
| School-sponsored scholarships in academics | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
| Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2022-2023 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Matt Jones |
| Admissions contact title | Director, Admissions |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 630-829-6000 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| Open admissions policy applies to | Must meet admissions criteria |
| Number of male applicants | 1,379 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 977 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 185 |
| Number of female applicants | 1,409 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 1,176 |
| Total number of applicants | 2,788 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 2,153 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
| Fall transfer application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall transfer applicants | Continuous |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| High school GPA | Very important |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Very important |
| Standardized test scores | Considered |
| High school class rank | Considered |
| Recommendations | Important |
| Application essay | Very important |
| Character/personal qualities | Considered |
| Interview | Considered |
| Talent or ability | Important |
| Extracurricular activities | Important |
| Level of applicant's interest | Not considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Considered |
| First generation college student | Not considered |
| Racial/ethnic group | Not considered |
| Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
| Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) | Yes |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | |
| 400 - 499 | 23% |
| 500 - 599 | 32% |
| 600 - 699 | 36% |
| 700 - 800 | 9% |
| SAT math | |
| 400 - 499 | 5% |
| 500 - 599 | 45% |
| 600 - 699 | 32% |
| 700 - 800 | 14% |
| ACT score | |
| 12 - 17 | 13% |
| 18 - 23 | 13% |
| 24 - 29 | 38% |
| 30 - 36 | 38% |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.4 |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 69% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 39% |
| Between four and five years | 11% |
| Between five and six years | 2% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Master's | Yes |
| Doctorate | Yes |
| Other advanced degrees | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 299 |
| Student faculty ratio | 13:1 |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 120 semester hours |
| All students must meet: | |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Foreign language requirement | Yes |
| Internship requirement | Depends on major |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Senior project requirement | Depends on major |
| Evenings | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Weekends | Yes |
| Accelerated degree | Yes |
| Double major | Yes |
| Graduate courses open to undergraduates | Yes |
| Honors program | Yes |
| 3-2 degree programs (three-year bachelor's degree and two-year master's degree) are available | Yes |
| Engineering | Master's at Illinois Institute of Technology |
| Nursing | Yes |
| Domestic exchange available | Yes |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Army ROTC | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from off campus | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | Benedictine Library |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) | Yes |
| National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Choral groups | Yes |
| Drama or theater groups | Yes |
| Newspaper | Yes |
| TV station | Yes |
| National or local sororities | Yes |
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 50 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | American Medical Student Association, Muslim Student Association, UNICEF, South Asian Student Association, Student Sentate |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students who live on campus | 25% |
| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Not required |
| Housing availability for first year students | Guaranteed |
| Housing options | Co-ed, men only, women only |
| Housing is available for students with disabilities | Yes |
| Dorms require a key or code to enter | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Health clinic | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Housing | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Career library | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Grad admissions contact person | Kenneth Newbold |
| Grad admissions contact title | Provost and Chief Academic Officer |
| Grad admissions contact e-mail address | |
| Grad admissions contact phone (local) | 630- |
| Grad admissions contact phone (toll free) | 888-829-6363 Ext 6363 |
| Number of full time, male graduate students | 96 |
| Number of full time, female graduate students | 264 |
| Total number of full time graduate students | 360 |
| Number of part time, male graduate students | 483 |
| Number of part time, female graduate students | 1,309 |
| Total number of part time graduate students | 1,792 |
| Total number of male graduate students | 579 |
| Total number of female graduate students | 1,573 |
| Total number of graduate students | 2,152 |
| Number of undergraduate men | 966 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 876 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 1,842 |
| Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 1,545 |
| Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 2,449 |
| Total enrollment | 3,994 |
| Tuition year | 2022-2023 |
| In-state tuition* | $19,181 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $19,181 |
| Fees | $1,058 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
| Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2022-2023 academic year.) |