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Benedictine University
Lisle, ILPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 95% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Benedictine University is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Lisle, IL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 95%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.9K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
95% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading575 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math590 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite24 (midpoint)
1midpoint value36
95%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing31% of degrees
Biological Sciences21% of degrees
Health Sciences11% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Engineering2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $116,040
Earnings 5yr: $110,655
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,850
Earnings 5yr: $91,979
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,934
Earnings 5yr: $80,958
Debt: $17,188
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,698
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,000
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,575
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,891
Earnings 5yr: $78,629
Debt: $31,872
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,754
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,904
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,000
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,914
Earnings 5yr: $88,903
Debt: $25,500
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,917
Earnings 5yr: $66,115
Debt: $23,325
Public Health.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,533
Earnings 5yr: $87,852
Debt: N/A
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,603
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,749
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,185
Earnings 5yr: $81,118
Debt: $25,000
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,129
Earnings 5yr: $59,654
Debt: $20,201
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,960
Earnings 5yr: $68,748
Debt: $25,278
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,665
Earnings 5yr: $70,558
Debt: $25,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,773
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,033
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,979
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,869
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$22,313
In-State Tuition$35,940
Out-of-State Tuition$35,940
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
39%
Pell Grants
46%
Take Loans
57%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$50,222
+26% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$63,446
Completion Signals
50%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
66%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$189/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
52%
Men48%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 52% men and 48% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
34%
Part-Time Share
7%
Avg Family Income
$64,086
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