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 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, freshmen men | 232 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 211 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 444 |
| Number of part time, freshmen men | 5 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 2 |
| Total number of part time freshmen | 7 |
| Total number of freshmen men | 237 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 213 |
| Total number of freshmen | 451 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 941 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 876 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 1,818 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 77 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 76 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 153 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 1,018 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 952 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 1,972 |
| Total enrollment | 1,972 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 21% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 21% |
| White | 38% |
| 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 | 13% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 38 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 3% |
| Number of countries represented | 8 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 5% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Tuition year | 2025-2026 |
| Full time costs are based on x units per year | 30 credits |
| In-state tuition | $36,060 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $36,060 |
| Fees | $1,590 |
| Books and supplies | $2,056 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $11,400 |
| Board and transportation (live with parents) | $4,508 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Academic program/major | Yes |
| Campus/location | Yes |
| Class time (e.g., day, evening) | Yes |
| Class load (number of credits taken) | Yes |
| Degree level (e.g., certificate, associate, bachelor's) | Yes |
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
| Tuition guarantee (you aren't affected by tuition increases; the tuition you pay your first year is the amount you pay all years) | Yes |
| School employees and their children | Yes |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 30 credits per 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) |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | February 1 |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2024-2025 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $33,712 |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
| Loan | $3,437 |
| Scholarship or grant | $16,458 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $31,878 |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
| Loan | $4,117 |
| Scholarship or grant | $14,089 |
| * "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 | 408 |
| Number of freshmen who received aid | 350 |
| Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 1,426 |
| Number of undergraduates who received aid | 1,251 |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 73% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $32,543 |
| 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 2024-2025 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Matt Jones |
| Admissions contact title | Director, Admissions |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Open (virtually all applicants are accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 1,439 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 1,350 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 237 |
| Number of female applicants | 1,602 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 1,546 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 213 |
| Total number of applicants | 3,041 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 2,896 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 450 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
| Early action (apply early, but not required to attend if accepted) application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for early action applicants | Continuous |
| Early decision (apply early, must attend if accepted) application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for early decision 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 |
| Submit these items: | |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| High school GPA | Considered |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Considered |
| Standardized test scores | Considered |
| High school class rank | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Application essay | Considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Considered |
| Interview | Considered |
| Talent or ability | Considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Considered |
| First generation college student | Considered |
| Racial/ethnic group | 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 | 27% |
| 500 - 599 | 35% |
| 600 - 699 | 31% |
| 700 - 800 | 4% |
| Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score | 546 |
| SAT math | |
| 400 - 499 | 19% |
| 500 - 599 | 35% |
| 600 - 699 | 31% |
| Average SAT math score | 532 |
| ACT score | |
| 12 - 17 | 14% |
| 18 - 23 | 71% |
| 30 - 36 | 14% |
| Average ACT score | 22 |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.21 |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 66% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 38% |
| Between four and five years | 9% |
| 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 | 296 |
| Student faculty ratio | 15:1 |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 120 |
| All students must meet: | |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Evenings | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Accelerated degree | Yes |
| Double major | Yes |
| Honors program | Yes |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Army ROTC | Yes |
| Air Force ROTC | Yes |
| Naval ROTC | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| International Baccalaureate | 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 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Choral groups | Yes |
| Drama or theater groups | Yes |
| Newspaper | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students who live on campus | 23% |
| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Not required |
| Housing availability for first year students | No special consideration |
| Housing options | Co-ed, men only, women only |
| Dorms require a key or code to enter | Yes |
| School owns or operates housing for | Single graduate students |
| Housing availability for single graduate students | First come, first served |
| Housing application deadline | July 1 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Health clinic | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | 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 |
|---|---|
| Career counseling | 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 |
| 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) | 630-829-6000 |
| Number of undergraduate men | 1,018 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 952 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 1,970 |
| Total enrollment | 1,972 |
| Tuition year | 2023-2024 |
| Full time costs are based on x units per year | 20 credit hours |
| In-state tuition* | $16,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $16,000 |
| Fees | $1,200 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
| Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 20 credit hours per year.) |