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Benedictine University
Benedictine University
LISLE, IL . 4 Year 3.6
#1856 in Best Colleges in America
5700 COLLEGE RD LISLE, IL 60532

Overview

Benedictine University is a Catholic university located in Lisle, Illinois, USA. Founded in 1887, it adheres to the Benedictine tradition and is committed to cultivating future educators with critical thinking and social responsibility.

The School of Education offers a variety of degree programs, including elementary education, special education, and secondary education, all of which are accredited by the Illinois Department of Education. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, research-oriented decision-making, and best practices, aiming to train students to become effective educational practitioners.

Rankings

  • 222

    #222 in Most Diverse Colleges in America

  • 1856

    #1856 in Best Colleges in America

  • 335

    #335 in Safest College Campuses in America

  • Most Diverse Colleges in America 222 of 1,517
  • Safest College Campuses in America 335 of 1,306
  • Best College Locations in America 740 of 1,527

Academics

  • B Academics
  • B Value
  • ADiversity
  • CCampus
  • B Athletics
  • C+Party Scene
  • C+Professors
  • BLocation
  • CDorms
  • B Campus Food
  • C+Student Life
  • A Safety

Majors

  • Business Support Services
    91 Graduates
  • Nursing
    85 Graduates
  • Health Service Preparatory Studies
    70 Graduates
  • Psychology
    64 Graduates
  • Business
    47 Graduates
  • Biology
    39 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    33 Graduates
  • Marketing
    29 Graduates
  • Accounting
    19 Graduates
  • Management Sciences and Information Systems
    19 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 80%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $40
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    1050-1280
  • ACT Range
    19-28
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • Early Decision/Early Action
    No

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $20,018
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    47%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    91%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,837 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    348
  • Undergrads Over 25
    13%
  • Pell Grant
    44%
  • Varsity Athletes
    37%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    10:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)

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