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Benedictine University (Ben U)

Black Pinpoint 5700 College Road | Lisle, IL | 60532-0900

01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
2,108
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Acceptance Rate
69%
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Average HS GPA
3.39

Deadlines

Regular
August 30

SAT & ACT Test Scores

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
20 - 26

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Testing Policies

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record
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Class Rank
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Academic GPA
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Standardized Test Scores

Selectivity

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$25,950
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,450
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Transportation for Commuters
$1,650
On-Campus Room and Board
8280
Approximate Expenses per year
$37,330

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
18 : 1
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Total Faculty
577
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Terminal Degree
209

Gender

Women
295
Men
282
Minority
113
International

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

University Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Transfer Associate

06. Student Body

Gender

58% female42% male

Out of State

8% are out
of state
92% are
in-state

Students

82% are
full time
18% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,960
Foreign Countries Represented
17

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.28%
Asian
18.15%
Black
7.54%
Hispanic
9.96%
Caucasian
43.61%
Unknown
19.12%
International
1.03%

07. Mental Health

08. Campus Life

Students
22%
First-Year Students
43%
Campus Environment
Suburban
Help finding off-campus housing
No

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

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Enrollment Center 5700 College Road Lisle, IL 60532-0900
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630-829-6300

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

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630-829-6300

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
30 min.

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

Globe Iconadmissions@ben.edu

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
Varies

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Benedictine University is at the intersection of Maple Avenue (55 St. east-west) and College Road, which is called Yackley Avenue north of Maple and Wehrli south of 75th Street. The campus is about two miles west of I-355 and one mile south of IL 34 (Ogden Avenue). By train Metra, the Chicago area commuter rail system, runs from Lisle to downtown Chicago and back seven days a week. For train schedules, call (630) 968-3916 or visit www.metrarail.com. Cab service is available for the two-mile trip from the station to campus. From O'Hare International Airport Benedictine University is about 30 minutes southwest of O'Hare International Airport. Take I-294 south to I-88. Go west on I-88 to I-355 south. Go south to the Maple Avenue exit and west to the University. From Midway Airport Benedictine University is 30 minutes northwest of Midway Airport. Take I-55 south to the I-355 exit. Go north to the Maple Avenue exit and west to the University.


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

From Chicago Take I-294 or I-290 to I-88. Go west on I-88 to I-355 south. Take the Maple Avenue exit west (right turn) for about two miles. The campus is on the left side. From the north or south suburbs Take the I-355 North-South Tollway to the Maple Avenue exit. The University is about two miles west of the Tollway. From the south Take I-55 to the I-355 exit. Take the Maple Avenue exit west to the University.

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Hyatt Lisle 1400 Corporetum Drive Lisle, IL (630) 442-6003 Hilton Lisle 3003 Corporate West Drive Lisle, IL 630) 245-7623 Wyndham Lisle 3000 Warrenville Road Lisle, IL (630) 577-6011 Hickory Ridge Marriott Conference Hotel 1195 Summerhill Drive, Lisle, IL 630) 971-6937


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division III

Men's Sports (Eagles)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Football
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor

Women's Sports (Eagles)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Dorms Coed
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Dorms Female
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Dorms Male
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International Student
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Wellness Housing

Special Needs Admissions

College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
40
Number of Honor Societies
1
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
3
Join a fraternity
0%
Join a sorority
0%

12. Student Services

Health

Military

Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Wheaton College

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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Description Educational pricing extended to all Benedictine Faculty, Staff and students via a local Compaq Educational Reseller. CDW-G

13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateFeb 1

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$8,004
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$7,781
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,132
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$16,527
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships

Opportunities at School

01 - Coop
02 - Experiential
03 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.

  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Accounting.
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
  • Business/Managerial Economics.
  • Finance, General.
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce.
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
  • Organizational Behavior Studies.
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03 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
  • Journalism, Other.
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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04 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Computer and Information Sciences, General.
  • Computer Science.
  • Information Science/Studies.
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05 EDUCATION.

  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
  • Special Education and Teaching, General.
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06 ENGINEERING.

  • Engineering Science.
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07 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.

  • English Language and Literature, General.
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08 FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.

  • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General.
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10 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician.
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other.
  • Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist.
  • Pre-Pharmacy Studies.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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11 HISTORY.

  • History, General.
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14 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.

  • Mathematics, General.
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15 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.

  • International/Global Studies.
  • Nutrition Sciences.
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18 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.

  • Chemistry, General.
  • Physics, General.
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19 PSYCHOLOGY.

  • Psychology, General.
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20 SOCIAL SCIENCES.

  • Economics, General.
  • International Relations and Affairs.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Social Sciences, General.
  • Sociology.
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21 THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.

  • Theology/Theological Studies.
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22 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

  • Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other.
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General.
  • Graphic Design.
  • Music, General.

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