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Benedictine University

Benedictine University is a small, private institution located in Lisle, il. Founded in 1887, Benedictine University offers undergraduate degrees in 89 majors.

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4 Year, Private

Division 3

1,842 undergraduates

$32,546 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Benedictine University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 77.2%

SAT score average 1078

ACT score average 22

Average high school GPA 3.21

Application fee $0.00

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Benedictine University is known for one of its top majors: Public Health. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

13 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions

Business and Management

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Social Sciences and Psychology

Law and Legal Studies

Languages and Literature

Agriculture, Food, and Animal Sciences

Popular majors

Public Health

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs

Psychology, General

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $32,546

Additional expenses

Room & board $10,266

Books & supplies $1,900

Other expenses $3,488

Cost of attendance* $48,200

Average financial aid package $31,878

Estimated cost $16,322 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $32,546

Additional expenses

Room & board $10,266

Books & supplies $1,900

Other expenses $3,488

Cost of attendance* $48,200

Average financial aid package $31,878

Estimated cost $16,322 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA^® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Benedictine University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,842, with gender binary students split 52% male and 48% female.

Total enrollment

2,989

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

36%

African American %

Hispanic American %

15%

Asian %

16%

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

22%

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Benedictine University, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports.

Campus info

5700 College Rd, Lisle, IL 60532

6308296000

https://ben.edu/

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Benedictine University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Benedictine University?

Benedictine University is located in Lisle, il.

What is the acceptance rate at Benedictine University?

The acceptance rate for Benedictine University is 77%.

What’s the average GPA for Benedictine University?

The average high school GPA for Benedictine University students was 3.21.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Benedictine University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Benedictine University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $192,800.

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