Benedictine University

Lisle, IL

Benedictine University

Lisle, IL

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Tuition & Fees

$37,778

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

53%

male

47%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

93%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,557
Declined 189
Total Received 2,746
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Private

2,042

undergraduate students

1,081

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1887, Benedictine University is a private, Catholic university that is known for its strong programs in business, nursing, and education. It is located on a 108-acre campus in Lisle, Illinois—25 miles southwest of downtown Chicago.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 3,123
Established in 1887
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic

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108-acre, suburban campus in Lisle (population: 22,930), 25 miles from Chicago. Major airports and train serve Chicago; bus serves Joliet (17 miles).

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Benedictine University
5700 College Road
Lisle, IL
60532

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
22%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
35%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
13%
Top 1/4
36%
Top 1/2
72%
Bottom 1/2
28%
Bottom 1/4
4%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

93%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,557
Declined 189
Total Received 2,746

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA

Neither required nor recommended

Secondary School Record

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 630 829-6108
F: 630 829-6101
financialaid@ben.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes yes

Club Sports - Women's

dance

Intramural/Recreational Sports

aerobics, BAGS, basketball, bowling, cardio kickboxing, dodgeball, flag football, softball, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Northern Athletics Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other yes
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other yes
Business/Managerial Economics yes
Chemistry, General yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Clinical Psychology yes
Computer Science yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
Engineering Science yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies yes
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes yes
Finance, General yes yes
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General yes yes
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management yes
Graphic Design yes
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other yes
Health and Wellness, General yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other yes
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration yes
History, General yes
Human Resources Management and Services, Other yes
Humanities/Humanistic Studies yes
Information Science/Studies yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Linguistics yes
Management Information Systems, General yes
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other yes yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics and Computer Science yes
Mathematics, General yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Nursing Science yes
Organizational Behavior Studies yes yes yes
Philosophy yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physics, General yes
Physiology, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Pre-Pharmacy Studies yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Health, General yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Sciences, Other yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes yes
Taxation yes
Theology/Theological Studies yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Management
  2. Health Science
  3. Biology

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

3,123

total students

69%

in-state

31%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

65%

2,042
students

Female
47%
969

Male
53%
1,073

35%

1,081
students

Female
71%
768

Male
29%
313

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

88%

1,787
students

Female
45%
811

Male
55%
976

12%

255
students

Female
62%
158

Male
38%
97

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Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
8%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
18%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
18%
Hispanic/Latino
41%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.50
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Recommended of All
Essay or personal statement Required of Some
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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