Feature | Note |
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Main telephone | 630-829-6000 Ext 6000 |
Feature | Note |
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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 |
Feature | Note |
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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% |
Feature | Note |
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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.) |
Feature | Note |
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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 |
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Admissions contact person | Matt Jones |
Admissions contact title | Director, Admissions |
Admissions contact e-mail | |
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% |
Feature | Note |
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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 |
Feature | Note |
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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) | Yes |
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) | Yes |
Feature | Note |
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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 |
Feature | Note |
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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 |
Feature | Note |
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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 |
Feature | Note |
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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 |
Feature | Note |
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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 | |
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.) |