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Benedictine University Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 64%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Benedictine University are predominantly White with a smaller Asian population. The school has high racial diversity. 55% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Benedictine University students
Race Percent of Students
White
45%
Black
9%
Hispanic
12%
Asian
16%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
0%
International
1%
Race Unknown
16%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 20% more female students than male students enrolled at Benedictine University with a gender ratio of 55% women to 45% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Benedictine University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Benedictine University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
45%
Women
55%
Enrollment by gender for Benedictine University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
1,326
Women
1,591

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 18%

Benedictine University draws 82 percent of students from Illinois, 18 percent from other states, and 0 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Illinois, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Benedictine University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
82%
Out of State
18%
Foreign
0%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$80,587 per year

44% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

2,917
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 24.5%
Part-time undergraduates 17.1%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=145619.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026