Campus Vibe
Business-focusedHealth sciencesTight-knitSuburban
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
Campus Visits
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77%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,817Students
13:1Student:Faculty
51%Grad Rate
$63,446Earnings 10yr
$23,529Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate77.2%
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
5100.0%
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 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
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Eagles
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
100Average
Estimated from IL state average + suburban adjustment
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Chicagopop. 2.7M
25 mi(43 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
88 mi(153 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
172 mi(298 min)