Overview
Enrollment
Benedictine University is located in Lisle, Illinois, approximately 25 miles west of Chicago in the suburban DuPage County. Founded in 1887 by Benedictine monks as St. Procopius College, the institution maintains its Catholic and Benedictine heritage while operating as a private university. The 108-acre suburban campus features a mix of modern and traditional buildings, with the Kindlon Hall of Learning and the Birck Hall of Science serving as primary academic facilities. The university is known for its health science programs, particularly nursing and biochemistry, as well as its business and education curricula. Students can choose between traditional residence halls and apartment-style campus housing, while the university competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Eagles.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Benedictine University is rated within the top 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Benedictine University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#560 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#387 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#28 in Best Colleges in Illinois
#21 in Best Private Colleges in Illinois
#544 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#29 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1050/1280 |
| ACT | 19/28 |
| GPA | 3.26 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $40 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,540 |
| Other Fees | $1,590 |
| Room and Board | $10,266 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,236 |
| Total One Year Cost | $49,332 |
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% |
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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.
Last updated February 24, 2024