School Overview
Benedictine University is a private, four-year coeducational university located in the city of Lisle, Illinois just outside of downtown Chicago. The institution was founded by the Monks of St. Procopius in 1887, as the St. Procopius College, and it remains closely affiliated with the Benedictine Order of the Roman Catholic Church. In 1971, the college was renamed the Illinois Benedictine College and in 1996 Benedictine University. The university’s main campus is centrally located within the Chicago Metro Area and is close to shopping malls, Broadway shows, clubs, restaurants, retail locations and major transit systems (including O’Hare International Airport and Metra’s Burlington Northern train station). It is also conveniently located in close proximity to the high-tech East-West Tollway corridor, the home of many of the nation’s top technology companies and businesses. This is good news for students who may be seeking internships and employment opportunities.
The student body at Benedictine University is made up of a diverse mix of ethnicities, races and religious backgrounds. Even though the university is a Roman Catholic school, students from other religious faiths and denominations are welcomed. The university is dedicated to providing the highest-quality undergraduate and graduate education in the liberal arts in order to prepare students for successful careers so they may become active community leaders and responsible citizens that can make meaningful contributions to society.
Academics
Benedictine University is dedicated to providing its students with an education in the liberal arts. They strongly believe that a liberal arts education is the best preparation for future learning, growth and development. Specifically, the programs at Benedictine are designed to help students learn how to think critically, analyze information to make better decisions, address and resolve many ethical issues facing business and society, and communicate more effectively.
Through its four academic colleges (The College of Science; The College of Business; The College of Liberal Arts; and, The College of Education and Health Services) Benedictine University offers undergraduate bachelor’s degrees in almost 60 fields of study and concentrations. Some of the more popular programs at Benedictine include Business, Education and Health Sciences. Some of the new additions to its selection of programs include Clinical Life Science, Exercise and Sports Studies, Music Education, Theology, and Business Analytics. In addition to degree programs, the university also offers several non-degree, adult education programs through the Moser College of Adult and Professional Studies.
In addition to a comprehensive selection of undergraduate degrees, Benedictine University also offers a selection of graduate degree programs. Master’s degrees are offered in several fields of study including:
- Accounting
- Business Administration (MBA)
- Clinical Exercise Physiology
- Clinical Psychology
- Education
- Leadership
- Management Information Systems (MIS)
- Management and Organizational Behavior
- Nursing
- Nutrition and Wellness
- Public Health
- Science Content and Process.
Benedictine University also offers various doctoral programs including: an Ed.D. in Higher Education and Organizational Change; a D.B.A. in Values-Driven Leadership; and, a Ph.D. in Organizational Development and Values-Driven Leadership.
Rankings
In 2012, Forbes magazine ranked Benedictine University in the top 20% of America’s four-year colleges. Benedictine has also been ranked among the safest college campuses in the United States. In 2011, The Chronicle of Higher Education ranked Benedictine University as the 7th fastest-growing, not-for-profit, master’s university among private institutions nationwide.
General Information
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Admission Office 5700 College Road Lisle, IL 60532 (630) 829-6300 (888) 829-6363 Fax: (630) 829-6301 [email protected]ben.edu Contact: Kari Gibbons Dean of Enrollment |
Main Address 5700 College Road Lisle, IL 60532-0900 (630) 829-6000 www.ben.edu www.online.ben.edu/ |
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Size Total undergrads: 3,282 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 435 Degree-seeking undergrads: 3,185 Graduate enrollment: 1,997 Setting | Degrees Offered: |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Benedictine University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (630) 829-6000 |
| Website: | www.ben.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.ben.edu/admissions/apply.cfm |
| Address: | 5700 College Rd, Lisle, IL 60532-0900 |
| Setting: | 21 |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 5,892 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 52% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 13 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 4,070 (69% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $32,170 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $32,170 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 99% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $17,475 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Benedictine University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Benedictine University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | 2 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 11 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 1 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 3 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 2 | |||
| Education | 4 | 8 | 1 | ||
| Engineering | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 8 | 2 | ||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences | 5 | ||||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 1 | 1 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 4 | ||||
| Grand total | 20 | 1 | 53 | 22 | 2 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Benedictine University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 1 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 2 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 13 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Benedictine University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $32,170 |
| Out-of-state | $32,170 |
| Books and supplies | $1,510 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $17,888 |
| Out-of-state | $17,888 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 443 | 99% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 443 | 99% | $17,475 |
| Student loan aid | 333 | 74% | $6,482 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,674 | 80% | $14,678 |
| Federal student loans | 2,096 | 63% | $7,509 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Benedictine University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Benedictine University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 0 | 0 | 0 | Percent admitted | % | % | % |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | % | % | % |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Benedictine University Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 5,892 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 3,171 |
| Graduate enrollment | 2,721 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Benedictine University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Council on Education for Public Health
- Public Health Programs (PHPG) - Graduate level program offered outside a school of public health
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