Overview

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

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
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
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
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
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Pre-pharmacy Studies
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics And Computer 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
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

2,746

Applied

2,557

Accepted

2,042

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,381

Females Applied

1,308

Females Accepted

95%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,365

Males Applied

1,249

Males Accepted

92%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.37

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	September 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		480	630
SAT Math		500	630
ACT Composite		19	27

Financial Aid

26,883

Avg. Financial Aid Package

27,013

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

9,400

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,251

Avg. Loan Aid

14,892

Avg. Grant Aid

9,802

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

Student Body

2,042

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

14%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	18.56%
Black or African American	8.64%
White or Caucasian	41.61%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.79%
Asian	18.36%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.25%
Two or more races	2.12%
Other	7.45%

Gender

Male (52.55%)

Female (47.45%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	25%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Eagle Expo, India Night and Athletic Sporting Events

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

Most popular organizations:
American Medical Student Association, Muslim Student Association, UNICEF, South Asian Student Association and Student Sentate

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

Faculty

299

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 119

Part-time - 180

Male - 146

Female - 153