Benedictine University

5700 College Road
Lisle, IL 60532

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https://www.ben.edu/
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Main telephone 630-829-6000 Ext 6000
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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
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Number of full time, freshmen men 240
Number of full time, freshmen women 175
Total number of full time freshmen 415
Number of part time, freshmen men 3
Number of part time, freshmen women 7
Total number of part time freshmen 10
Total number of freshmen men 243
Total number of freshmen women 182
Total number of freshmen 425
Number of full time, undergraduate men 976
Number of full time, undergraduate women 811
Total number of full time undergraduates 1,787
Number of part time, undergraduate men 97
Number of part time, undergraduate women 158
Total number of part time undergraduates 255
Total number of undergraduate males 1,073
Total number of undergraduate females 969
Total number of undergraduate students 2,042
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 1,652
Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students 2,542
Total enrollment 4,194
American Indian/Alaskan Native Less than 1%
Asian 18%
Black 8%
Hispanic 18%
White 41%
Race/ethnicity unknown 7%
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 2%
Number of countries represented 13
Percentage of students 25 or older 9%
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Tuition year 2023-2024
In-state tuition $32,700
Out-of-state tuition $32,700
Fees $1,590
Books and supplies $1,540
Room and board (live on campus)* $10,266
Board and transportation (live with parents) $4,830
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) Yes
Undergraduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year.)
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Financial aid contact person Adrian Gonzalez
Financial aid contact title Director of Financial Aid
Financial aid contact e-mail Email
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.)
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Admissions contact person Matt Jones
Admissions contact title Director, Admissions
Admissions contact e-mail Email
Admissions phone (local) 630-
Admissions phone (toll free) 888-829-6363 Ext 6363
Electronic application website Find more information on this website
Open admissions policy applies to Must meet admissions criteria
Number of male applicants 1,365
Number of male applicants accepted 1,249
Number of male applicants who enrolled 243
Number of female applicants 1,381
Number of female applicants accepted 1,308
Number of female applicants who enrolled 182
Total number of applicants 2,746
Total number of applicants accepted 2,557
Total number of applicants who enrolled 425
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 36%
500 - 599 24%
600 - 699 40%
SAT math
400 - 499 24%
500 - 599 36%
600 - 699 32%
700 - 800 8%
ACT score
12 - 17 20%
18 - 23 33%
24 - 29 27%
30 - 36 20%
Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) 3.37
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year 67%
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%
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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
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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Yes
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Yes
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Grad admissions contact person Kenneth Newbold
Grad admissions contact title Provost and Chief Academic Officer
Grad admissions contact e-mail address Email
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 1,073
Number of undergraduate women 969
Total number of undergraduate students 2,042
Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students 1,652
Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students 2,542
Total enrollment 4,194
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.)
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