Benedictine University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Lisle, IL
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#21 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,917

Location Lisle, Illinois
Website ben.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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.

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Ratings

Benedictine University is rated within the lower 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

4 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

5 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Benedictine University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Challenging

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1050/1280
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 19/28
GPA 3.26

Acceptance Rate

95.2%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 15.6%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$35,940

Costs for Benedictine University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$35,940
Books and Supplies		$1,976
Other Fees		$1,590
Room and Board		$10,850
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,622
Total One Year Cost		$53,978

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$52,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

49% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Benedictine University are Business, Health Professions, and Psychology. 45% of students major in Business, 22% in Health Professions, and 7% in Psychology.