Benedictine University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	503
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	80%
Students retention rate	67%
On-time graduation rate	47%

Located in Lisle, Illinois, Benedictine University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 80% indicates that Benedictine University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Benedictine University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Benedictine University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Benedictine University is reported to be 47%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Illinois state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Benedictine University is 67% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Illinois is 70%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Benedictine University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

80%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$34,290

Cost of attendance at Benedictine University in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$34,290

Cost of attendance at Benedictine University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Benedictine University received on average $20,018 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$20,018

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	178	44%	$4,931	$877,725
Other Federal Grant	178	44%	$5,643	$1,004,425
State Grant/Scholarships	142	35%	$4,755	$675,155
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	400	100%	$15,819	$6,327,672
Total Grant & Scholarships	400	100%	$20,018	$8,007,252

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Benedictine University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Benedictine University students is 46.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 51.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 42.3%.

46.6%

asian 56.2% 41 students
African American 22.9% 14 students
white 51.0% 103 students
unknown 50.0% 20 students
hispanic 40.3% 27 students
International Students 100.0% 3 students

Sport Conferences

Football Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
Baseball Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
Basketball Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
Track and Cross Country Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Benedictine University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Benedictine University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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