Benedictine University

#27 in Illinois

4-years Private College In Lisle, IL

Benedictine University (referred to as Benedictine) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Lisle, IL. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2023 tuition & fees at Benedictine University is $34,290. The school has a total enrollment of 3,123 and student to faculty ratio is 7.69% (13 to 1).The highest degree offered at Benedictine University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. It offers 1 Year Certificate, Associate, Master's, and Doctorate (Research) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$34,290 (2023)
Acceptance Rate93.12%
Student Population3,123
Graduation Rate53%
Student to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
Benedictine University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1958 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Benedictine University is $34,290 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Benedictine University is $20,258 for academic year 2021-2022. Benedictine University offers the alternative tuition plans. 92 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $19,080 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Benedictine University is 93.12% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 16.62%. Benedictine University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 3,123 students are attending at Benedictine University (2,042 undergraduate students). There are 141 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 240 part-time faculty working for Benedictine University. The students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 405 (full-time) and 262 (part-time). The graduation rate at Benedictine University is 53% and the retention rate is 67% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Benedictine University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Benedictine University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Benedictine University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Benedictine University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers