Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
Located in Lisle, Illinois, Benedictine University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Roman Catholic faith. In the most recent statistical year 3,017 prospective students applied, and 1,840 were granted admission. Of those admitted 403 enrolled in the school. 2,281 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,498 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $32,700 plus fees of $1,590. Benedictine University is ranked 402 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Benedictine University is rated within the top 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Benedictine University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#402 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#272 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#23 in Best Colleges in Illinois
#18 in Best Private Colleges in Illinois
#447 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#29 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 980/1160 |
| ACT | 19/26 |
| GPA | 3.2 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 1, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $40 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,510 |
| Other Fees | $1,590 |
| Room and Board | $9,956 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,080 |
| Total One Year Cost | $48,836 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 45% |
| Health Professions | 22% |
| Psychology | 7% |
| Biology | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
Other Colleges to Consider
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=145619 IPEDS survey data for Benedictine University.
Current students may use the Benedictine University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.