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Benedictine University

Lisle, Illinois 60532-0900

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Known for business

Benedictine University is a private institution in Lisle with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A small campus of 1.8K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

51% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $63,446 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,529.

Established
1887
Motto
Ut In Omnibus Glorificetur Deus
Mascot
Eagle,Redhawk
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division III

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77%Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,817Students
13:1Student:Faculty
51%Grad Rate
$63,446Earnings 10yr
$23,529Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Benedictine University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate77.2%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

77.2%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$34,290
Room & Board$10,266
Books & Supplies$1,900
Total Cost of Attendance$46,548
Average Net Price$23,529
Median Debt at Graduation$22,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$239

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,282
$30–48K$19,035
$48–75K$23,587
$75–110K$27,639
$110K+$28,307

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,529

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

50.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

13

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (89)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,817
Gender Split
48% / 52%
Women / Men
First Generation
34%
Pell Grant Recipients
39%

Race & Ethnicity

White 42%
Black 9%
Hispanic 21%
Asian 21%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate50.9%
Freshman Retention69.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$50,222
8 Years$57,984
10 Years$63,446

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$50,300
Men
$66,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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Varsity Sports — Eagles

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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