About Benedictine University
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
4,940
Website
www.ben.eduAccreditation
HLC
Religious Affiliation
Roman Catholic
On Campus Housing
Yes
Benedictine University is a Catholic Community based Christian university which was founded in the year 1887. It is a private not-for-profit institute established by monks of St. Procopius Abbey in the Pilsen community which is located in the west of Chicago.
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The graduation rate is 51%.
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The student-faculty ratio is 13:1.
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The student population is 5,892 which includes 3,228 full-time and 2,664 part-time students.
Rankings
Forbes and US News provide rankings to the universities, which are trusted everywhere. But this is applicable only if the universities are located in the US. Benedictine University has been ranked at the 558th position among other universities by Forbes. It is to be noted that Forbes decides on the rankings of the university based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.
Admissions
Application Deadline
FALSE
Acceptance Rate
63%
SAT Range
980 - 1188
ACT Range
20 - 25
Application Fee
$40
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
None
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$25,508
Average Annual Cost
$32,700
Books And Supplies
$1,510
Other Fees
$1,590
Room And Board
$11,126
Budget For Other Expenses
$3,080
Total One Year Cost
$50,006
Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to BU. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $50,421. This cost includes the average annual tuition cost ($34,290), books and supplies ($1,510), room and boarding ($11,126), and budget for other expenses ($3,722). For students seeking financial assistance, the university offers a number of options.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
NA
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
72%
Part-Time Retention Rate
N/A
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$102
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
121 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
87 Graduates
Psychology, General
83 Graduates
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
82 Graduates
Business, Management, Marketing, an...
73 Graduates
Biology, General
53 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
42 Graduates
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Servi...
40 Graduates
Human Resources Management and Serv...
35 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
25 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
25 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
23 Graduates
Social Sciences, Other
23 Graduates
Marketing
22 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
15 Graduates
Management Sciences and Quantitativ...
14 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
12 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
7 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
6 Graduates
Communication, Journalism, and Rela...
6 Graduates
Computer Science
6 Graduates
Mathematics
6 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
6 Graduates
Sociology
6 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
5 Graduates
International Business
5 Graduates
Political Science and Government
5 Graduates
Business/Managerial Economics
4 Graduates
Engineering Science
4 Graduates
Music
4 Graduates
Special Education and Teaching
4 Graduates
Design and Applied Arts
3 Graduates
Physics
3 Graduates
Chemistry
1 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
1 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
1 Graduates
History
1 Graduates
Information Science/Studies
1 Graduates
Journalism
1 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
1 Graduates
Philosophy
1 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
2,718
Socio-Economic Diversity
37%
Part-time
13%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$80,587 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 41% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
41%
Undergrads in College Housing
N/A
Averege Housing Cost
$6,798/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $3,570/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$3,570/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Eagle
School Colors
red and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
Total Male Athletes
425
Total Female Athletes
252
Intramural Sports
9
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Track and Field
Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $11,126 per year. Benedictine University has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at BU costs around $3,570 per year. The university considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At BU, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the university are 46% and 54%, respectively.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$40,000/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$49,000/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$141 - 308
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$18,891
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,635
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$4,497
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$15,185
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$23,183
$30K - $48K
$20,454
$48K - $75K
$19,414
$75K - $110K
$19,613
> $110K
$14,852
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$11,372,182
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$28,016,403
As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at BU to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. The average financial aid at Benedictine University is around $17,136 and the federal grant is $4,969. The university provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $4,424 and institutional aid worth $17,136. At BU, the total amount of need-based scholarships/grants awarded to students stands at $11,372,182 per year. On the other hand, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants offered in a year add up to $28,016,403.