Overview

Benedictine University is a University institution located in Lisle, IL.

Location & Contact

Address 5700 College Road
Lisle, IL  60532-0900
United States

Contact Matt Jones
Director, Admissions
Email: admissions@ben.edu
Phone: 630-829-6000

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other	×
Business/managerial Economics	×
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies	×
Finance, General	×
Human Resources Management And Services, Other	×
International Business/trade/commerce	×
Management Sciences And Quantitative Methods, Other	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Organizational Behavior Studies	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other	×
Journalism, Other	×
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science	×
Information Science/studies	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching	×
Social Studies Teacher Education	×
Special Education And Teaching, General	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Science	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, General	×
Foodservice Systems Administration/management	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist	×
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/sonographer And Ultrasound Technician	×
Health And Wellness, General	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other	×
Health/health Care Administration/management	×
Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other	×
Nuclear Medical Technology/technologist	×
Pre-pharmacy Studies	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies	×
Humanities/humanistic Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies	×
Mathematics And Computer Science	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Criminology	×
Economics, General	×
International Relations And Affairs	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Social Sciences, Other	×
Sociology, General	×
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Theology/theological Studies	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Graphic Design	×
Music, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,043

Applied

2,898

Accepted

1,972

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,602

Females Applied

1,546

Females Accepted

97%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,439

Males Applied

1,350

Males Accepted

94%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.21

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	546	479	625
SAT Math	532	444	625
ACT Composite	22	25	31

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

36,060

Private

Fees

1,590

Full-time student fees

11,400

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	Yes
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

31,878

Avg. Financial Aid Package

33,712

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,117

Avg. Loan Aid

17,743

Avg. Grant Aid

14,089

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

Student Body

1,972

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

13%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	21.47%
Black or African American	9.73%
White or Caucasian	38.77%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.72%
Asian	21.01%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.21%
Two or more races	3.5%
Other	1.18%

Gender

Male (51.62%)

Female (48.28%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	23%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Football	No	Division 3	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Soccer	No	Division 3	No
Softball		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Football	No	Division 3	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Soccer	No	Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Faculty

296

Total Faculty

15:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 103

Part-time - 193

Male - 146

Female - 150