At a glance
Average net price
$22,313
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
50.3%
Admission rate
95%
Undergrad size
1,942
In-state tuition
$35,940
Out-of-state tuition
$35,940
Cost of attendance
$46,713
Median earnings (10y)
$63,446
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- 24
- Retention
- 66.0%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
21 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by business (31%), stem (27%), social sciences (19%).
- STEM27%
- Health11%
- Business31%
- Humanities & arts7%
- Social sciences19%
- Trades & services5%
- Business31.5%~611 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Biological sciences21.5%~417 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Health professions11.0%~213 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Psychology10.2%~199 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences4.6%~90 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~57 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Communication2.7%~52 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science2.4%~47 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education2.4%~47 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~47 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering1.7%~33 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~28 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~24 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English0.5%~10 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.5%~10 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Theology0.5%~10 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.5%~10 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.2%~5 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health. | Master's | 424 | $55,504 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 423 | $70,780 | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Master's | 184 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 161 | $88,362 | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | Bachelor's | 152 | $51,278 | $25,000 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | Bachelor's | 151 | $16,440 | $23,250 |
| Public Health. | Graduate certificate | 143 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | Graduate certificate | 133 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 120 | $72,536 | $17,188 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 86 | $29,872 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 83 | $43,279 | $25,000 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Master's | 62 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 54 | $26,167 | $25,278 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 53 | $50,256 | $23,325 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 47 | $48,364 | $25,000 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master's | 46 | $65,791 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 43 | $41,792 | $25,979 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 43 | $37,631 | $20,201 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Master's | 41 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 39 | $48,956 | $25,500 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 33 | $28,943 | $26,675 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 30 | $30,237 | $26,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 28 | $39,001 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 27 | $34,702 | $26,000 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | Master's | 26 | $47,428 | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 23 | $54,576 | $31,872 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Doctoral | 22 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | $24,000 |
| Social Sciences, Other. | Bachelor's | 17 | $33,580 | $32,824 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 14 | $36,356 | $26,000 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 14 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Homeland Security. | Graduate certificate | 10 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 9 | $81,524 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Engineering Science. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Benedictine University
Benedictine University is a mid-sized institution located in Lisle, Illinois, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,942 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Biological sciences, Health professions.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Benedictine University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $22,313 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $35,940 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $46,713 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 50.3%, a above-average completion outcome. 66.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $63,446 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Benedictine University confers degrees and certificates across 21 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Biological sciences, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (31% of credentials), stem (27% of credentials), social sciences (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Benedictine University accepts 95% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 24.
Location & campus
Set in Lisle, Illinois (suburb), Benedictine University draws students from across Illinois and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Benedictine University
Q.How much does Benedictine University cost?
The average net price at Benedictine University is $22,313 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $46,713.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Benedictine University?
Benedictine University has a 6-year graduation rate of 50.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Benedictine University?
Benedictine University admits 95% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Benedictine University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Benedictine University graduate earns $63,446 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Benedictine University?
Published tuition is $35,940 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Benedictine University located?
Benedictine University is located in Lisle, Illinois (ZIP 60532).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Benedictine University at their official website.