Benedictine University is a private Roman Catholic university located near Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1887 by the Benedictine monks of St. Procopius Abbey, the school offers over 50 academic majors in various disciplines, serving over 4,500 students across its campuses. A commitment to global service and social responsibility is a major part of the university’s mission. Additionally, Benedictine University offers graduate and doctoral programs in business, health, education and the social sciences. The vision of Benedictine University is to strengthen the world by educating ethical leaders and preparing graduates for successful lives of self-fulfillment, service, and leadership in a diverse and global society.
- Address: 5700 College Rd, Lisle, IL 60532-0900
- Phone: (630) 829-6000
- Website: www.ben.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 3,779
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 13 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $40
- Selectivity: Somewhat Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $34,290 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,510 |
| Room & Board | $11,440 |
| Other | $4,364 |
| Total Cost | $51,604 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 61%
- SAT Range: 980 – 1160
- ACT Range: 19 – 26
Majors
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
- Psychology, General
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 84%
- Part-time: 16%
Student Gender
- Male: 41%
- Female: 59%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 1%
- Asian: 13%
- Black or African American: 9%
- Hispanic / Latino: 13%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 40%
- Two or More Races: 2%
- Unknown: 21%
- Non-resident Alien: 1%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 92%
- 25 and Over: 8%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 66%
- Out-of-State: 34%
- Unknown: 0%