Outcomes at Benedictine
Graduation Rate
53.44%
Transfer-out Rate
0.72%
Retention Rate
67.00%
The graduation rate at Benedictine University is 53.44% last year which is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. 295 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 552 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is lower (less completion rate) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 71.00%.
The transfer-out rate is 0.72% that is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The retention rate (full-time students) is 67% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Benedictine University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Benedictine University. 295 students have completed and 4 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 8 students still enrolled and 245 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 552 | 552 |
| Completers | 295 (53.44%) | 295 |
| Transfer-out | 4 (0.72%) | 4 |
| Still Enrolled | 8 (1.45%) | 8 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 245 (44.38%) | 245 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 218 students have completed in 4 years and additional 62 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 218 (39.49%) |
74 (29.25%) |
144 (48.16%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 62 (11.23%) |
29 (11.46%) |
33 (11.04%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 15 (2.72%) |
10 (3.95%) |
5 (1.67%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 53.44% (295/552) | 44.66% (113/253) | 60.87% (182/299) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 50.00% (1/2) | 100.00% (1/1) | 0.00% (0/1) |
| Asian | 78.00% (78/100) | 78.05% (32/41) | 77.97% (46/59) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 31.25% (15/48) | 23.08% (6/26) | 40.91% (9/22) |
| Hispanic | 46.73% (50/107) | 32.50% (13/40) | 55.22% (37/67) |
| White | 56.03% (130/232) | 46.96% (54/115) | 64.96% (76/117) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 50.00% (2/4) | 0.00% (0/2) | 100.00% (2/2) |
| Unknown | 29.82% (17/57) | 25.00% (7/28) | 34.48% (10/29) |