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Benedictine University
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  • 4 Year
  • LISLE, IL

Report Card

grade C+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade B minus
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade C
  5. Athletics
    grade B minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade C+
  7. Professors
    grade C+
  8. Location
    grade B
  9. Dorms
    grade C
  10. Campus Food
    grade B minus
  11. Student Life
    grade C+
  12. Safety
    grade A minus

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Benedictine is a private, Catholic university located in Lisle, Illinois in the Chicago Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,837 undergraduate students. The Benedictine acceptance rate is 80%. Popular majors include Business Support Services, Nursing, and Health Service Preparatory Studies. Graduating 47% of students, Benedictine alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $40,000.

About

5700 COLLEGE RD
LISLE, IL 60532
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

Benedictine University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

BenU Admissions

Acceptance Rate
80%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
1050-1280
ACT Range
19-28
Application Fee
$40
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No

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Cost

Net Price
$24,746 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$20,018 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
10:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
83%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 23 responses
56%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 36 responses
60%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 35 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    75%
  • On Campus
    13%
  • Online
    12%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,837 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
348
Undergrads Over 25
13%
Pell Grant
44%
Varsity Athletes
37%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 14 responses
  • Commuter
    71%
  • Outgoing
    14%
  • Resident
    14%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
42%
Poll
71%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 42 responses
Poll
43%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 47 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 24 responses
  • Diverse
    42%
  • High standards but socially isolated
    25%
  • Innovative
    25%
  • Fast-paced
    4%
  • Home away from home
    4%
  • Underrated
    4%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$49,000 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
47%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%
84%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 19 responses

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