Benedictine University
tuition & fees
$32,648
graduate tuition & fees
$19,584
acceptance rate
95%
Student Population
2,917
online students
546
Number of Programs
108
Financial Aid Amount
$21,203
Graduation Rate
50%
Benedictine University is a Private, 4 years college located in Lisle, Illinois. Benedictine ranked 16th in Illinois Colleges and 116th in Federal Region V.
It has a total enrollment of 2,917 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. Benedictine's acceptance rate is 95.23% last year (undergraduate school).
Benedictine University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Benedictine University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 5700 College Rd, Lisle, IL 60532-0900 |
| Phone | 630-829-6000 |
| WEB | https://ben.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://ben.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://ben.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://ben.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://ben.edu/net-price-calculator-lisle/ |
| Disability Service | https://ben.edu/academics/academic-support-center/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Benedictine University is 95.23% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.56%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 95.23 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 15.56 % |
Tuition & Fees
Benedictine's 2025 tuition & fees is $32,648 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 0.31% compared to the last year's rate ($32,546).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $19,584. The graduate tuition decreased by -3.33% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $32,648 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $19,584 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 2,917 students have enrolled at Benedictine (2024-2025). Among them, 546 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Benedictine has 1,972 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 945 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,917 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 1,972 |
| Graduate Students | 945 |
| Online Enrollment | 546 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Benedictine offers 108 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 6 out of the 108 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Benedictine
| Number of programs | 108 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 6 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |