Benedictine University
2020-21
The 2020-21 Common Data Set for Benedictine University — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: Nov 29, 2023. Subscribe via RSS.
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Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
SCORECARD
$63,446
10 yrs after enrollment
SCORECARD
50%
6-year completion
SCORECARD
$22,313
sticker minus grants
SCORECARD
$22,500
federal loans only
FSA
14%
as-of late May 2026 · not the official cohort default rate
Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.
The numbers, as published
473numbers from this report.
General Information
8 TABLESFirst Name:Amy
Last Name:Shin
Title:Director
Office:Institutional Research
Address Line 1:5700 College Road
Zipcode60,532
Country:USA
Phone:630-829-6625
Email Address:ashin@ben.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.ben.edu/university-planning-research/data/common-data-set.cfm
City:Lisle
StateIL
Name of College/University:Benedictine University
Street Address Line 1:5700 College Road
CityLisle
StateIL
Zip60,532
Main Phone Number (Area Code)630
Main Phone Number:829-6000
WWW Home Page Address:www.ben.edu
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):630
Admissions Phone Number:829-6000
Admissions Email Address:admissions@ben.edu
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:https://www.applyweb.com/benu/index.ftl
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Private (nonprofit)
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
Academic year calendar:Semester
CertificateX
AssociateX
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESB1 undergraduate enrollment
Full-time, part-time, and total undergraduate enrollment by reported sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | 235 | 166 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time other first-year degree-seeking | 119 | 94 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | 622 | 701 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course undergraduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total undergraduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time other first-year degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course undergraduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total undergraduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total undergraduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 2299 |
B1 graduate enrollment
Full-time, part-time, and total graduate enrollment by reported sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course graduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total graduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course graduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total graduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total graduate students | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 1480 |
B1 overall enrollment
Institution-wide full-time, part-time, and total enrollment by reported sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total full-time students | 1079 | 1202 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total part-time students | 463 | 1035 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Grand total all students | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 3779 |
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
| Measure | First-time first-year | Degree-seeking undergraduates | Total undergraduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents | 4 | 27 | 29 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 66 | 12 | 12 |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 42 | 214 | 214 |
| White, non-Hispanic | 138 | 964 | 967 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 12 | 31 | 31 |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 81 | 362 | 365 |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 3 | 12 | 12 |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 21 | 42 | 42 |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 36 | 230 | 236 |
| Total | 403 | 2285 | 2299 |
B3 degrees awarded
Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
| Measure | Number awarded |
|---|---|
| Certificate/diploma | 2 |
| Associate degrees | 1 |
| Bachelor's degrees | 741 |
| Postbachelor's certificates | 182 |
| Master's degrees | 899 |
| Post-master's certificates | 0 |
| Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship | Not reported |
| Doctoral degrees, professional practice | Not reported |
| Doctoral degrees, other | 0 |
B4 current graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 289 | 173 | 205 | 667 |
| Did not persist | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Final cohort | 173 | 205 | 666 | Not reported |
| Completed in less than four years | 77 | 70 | 71 | 218 |
| Completed in less than five years | 39 | 18 | 20 | 77 |
| Completed in less than six years | 6 | 2 | 3 | 11 |
| Total completers | 122 | 90 | 94 | 306 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 52% | 46% | 46% | Not reported |
B5 previous graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 272 | 141 | 210 | 623 |
| Did not persist | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Final cohort | 272 | 141 | 209 | 622 |
| Completed in less than four years | 82 | 48 | 83 | 213 |
| Completed in less than five years | 21 | 15 | 19 | 55 |
| Completed in less than six years | 7 | 4 | 5 | 16 |
| Total completers | 110 | 67 | 107 | 284 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 40% | 48% | 51% | 46% |
B12-B21 two-year graduation rates
Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.
| Measure | Current cohort | Previous cohort |
|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | Not reported | Not reported |
| Did not persist | Not reported | Not reported |
| Final cohort | 0 | 0 |
| Completed program in less than two years | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than two years at 150% time | 150 | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than four years | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than four years at 150% time | 150 | Not reported |
| Transfers out | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transfers to two-year institutions | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transfers to four-year institutions | Not reported | Not reported |
B22 first-year retention
First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Entering cohort | Not reported |
| Still enrolled next fall | Not reported |
| Retention rate | 67.00% |
First-Time, First-Year Admission
6 TABLESEntrance Exams
In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?Yes
SATX
ACTX
APX
CLEPX
Institutional ExamX
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?No
C1 first-year admissions
First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown sex | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 1454 | 1563 | Not reported | 3,017 |
| Admitted | 855 | 985 | Not reported | 1,840 |
| Enrolled | 235 | 166 | Not reported | 401 |
| Enrolled full-time | Not reported | 166 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Enrolled part-time | 1 | 1 | Not reported | Not reported |
Total academic units19
English4
C7 basis for selection
Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
| Measure | Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | Yes | — | — | — |
| Class rank | — | — | Yes | — |
| Academic GPA | Yes | — | — | — |
| Standardized test scores | — | — | Yes | — |
| Application essay | Yes | — | — | — |
| Recommendations | — | Yes | — | — |
| Interview | — | — | Yes | — |
| Extracurricular activities | — | Yes | — | — |
| Talent or ability | — | Yes | — | — |
| Character and personal qualities | — | — | Yes | — |
| First generation | — | — | — | Yes |
| Alumni relation | — | — | Yes | — |
| Geographical residence | — | — | — | Yes |
| State residency | — | — | — | Yes |
| Religious affiliation or commitment | — | — | — | Yes |
| Volunteer work | — | — | Yes | — |
| Work experience | — | — | Yes | — |
| Level of applicant interest | — | — | — | Yes |
C9 test-score submission
Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
| Measure | Percent | Number |
|---|---|---|
| SAT | 56 | 226 |
| ACT | 39 | 156 |
C9 test-score percentiles
Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
| Measure | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT composite | 970 | Not reported | 1150 |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | 480 | Not reported | 570 |
| SAT math | 500 | Not reported | 590 |
| ACT composite | 19 | Not reported | 26 |
| ACT math | 17 | Not reported | 26 |
| ACT English | 19 | Not reported | 26 |
| ACT Writing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Reading | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8001.9
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69917.9
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59948.3
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-49931.4
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990.5
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-8005.4
SAT Math: 600-69918.1
SAT Math: 500-59952.7
SAT Math: 400-49922.4
SAT Math: 300-3991.0
SAT Math: 200-2990.5
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-16001.9
SAT Composite: 1200-139916.3
SAT Composite: 1000-119951.2
SAT Composite: 800-99930.6
SAT Composite: 600-7990
SAT Composite: 400-5990
SAT Composite: Total100
ACT Composite: 30-367.1
ACT Composite: 24-2935.3
ACT Composite: 18-2343.6
ACT Composite: 12-1714.1
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent who had GPA of 4.02.0
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9912.7
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7416.9
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4920.4
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2415.9
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.9921.9
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.4910.2
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Total100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.20
Does your institution have an application fee?Yes
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes
Yes, on a rolling basis:X
Beginning date: Month9
Beginning date: Day1
Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD):Month5
Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD): Day1
Amount of housing deposit:125
Refundable if student does not enroll?X
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:one year
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?Yes
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?No
Transfer Admission
3 TABLESD2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 410 | 348 | Not reported | 758 |
| Admitted | 265 | 225 | Not reported | 490 |
| Enrolled | 127 | 101 | Not reported | 228 |
Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)Yes
If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?Yes
FallX
SpringX
SummerX
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?Yes
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.00
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
Fall Rolling AdmissionX
Spring Rolling AdmissionX
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?No
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:##
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:30
American Council on Education (ACE)Yes
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)Yes
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)Yes
Number30
Unit Typecredit
Number30
Unit Typecredit
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?No
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:http://www.ben.edu/transfer-credit-evaluation/external-credit.cfm
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:CDS-D Page 15 Common Data Set 2020-2021
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Cross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Exchange student program (domestic)X
External degree programX
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Weekend collegeX
Other (specify):X
Arts/fine artsX
English (including composition)X
Foreign languagesX
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
PhilosophyX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Other (describe):X
Describe:Theology/Religious Studies, Speech Communication
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)83%
Percent of males who join fraternities0%
Percent of females who join sororities2%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing30%
Percent who live off campus or commute70%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)87%
Percent of males who join fraternities3%
Percent of females who join sororities3%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing17%
Percent who live off campus or commute83%
Percent of students age 25 and older15%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)19
Average age of full-time students21
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)29
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Pep bandX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Television stationX
Coed residence hallsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Annual Expenses
6 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:[http://www.ben.edu/admissions/undergraduate/freshman/net-price.cfm](http://www.ben.edu/admissions/undergraduate/freshman/net-price.cfm)
G1 undergraduate costs
Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
| Measure | First-year | All undergraduates |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 32700 | 32700 |
| Tuition: in-district | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: in-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: out-of-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: nonresident | Not reported | Not reported |
| Required fees | 1590 | 1590 |
| Food and housing, on-campus | Not reported | Not reported |
| Housing only, on-campus | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food only, on-campus meal plan | Not reported | Not reported |
| Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing | Not reported | Not reported |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported |
Minimum12
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?No
G5 estimated expenses
Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
| Measure | Residents | Commuters living at home | Commuters not living at home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books and supplies | 1540 | 1540 | 1540 |
| Food only | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Housing only | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food and housing total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transportation | 438 | 1748 | 1748 |
| Other expenses | 2704 | 2704 | 2704 |
Financial Aid
13 TABLESH2A non-need-based aid
Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
| Measure | First-year full-time | All undergraduates full-time | All undergraduates less-than-full-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institutional non-need grant recipients | 71 | 468 | 50 |
| Average institutional non-need grant | 16687 | 14268 | 8131 |
| Athletic grant recipients | 33 | 96 | 8 |
| Average athletic grant | 4532 | 6268 | 2670 |
Academic Year2020-2021 estimated
Federal methodology (FM)X
Federal$4,245,762
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$3,096,040
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$2,948,019
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$0
Total Scholarships/Grants$10,289,821
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$3,969,354
Federal Work-Study$436,465
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$4,405,819
Parent Loans$0
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$0
Athletic Awards$0
Federal$0
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$0
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$25,300,602
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$506,705
Total Scholarships/Grants$25,807,307
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$5,061,474
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$5,061,474
Parent Loans$2,810,928
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$627,831
Athletic Awards$2,162,394
H2 students awarded aid
Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
| Measure | First-year full-time | All undergraduates full-time | All undergraduates less-than-full-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree-seeking undergraduates | 401 | 1960 | 168 |
| Applied for need-based aid | 1559 | 112 | 355 |
| Determined to have financial need | 1442 | 107 | 321 |
| Awarded any aid | 1433 | 101 | 321 |
| Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid | 1001 | 66 | 234 |
| Awarded need-based self-help aid | 1152 | 62 | 274 |
| Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid | 1373 | 74 | 321 |
| Need fully met | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Average percentage of need met | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Average financial aid package | 27457 | 29189 | 13071 |
| Average need-based scholarship or grant | 10897 | 10014 | 5894 |
| Average need-based self-help award | 5624 | 6233 | 5284 |
| Average need-based loan | 3467 | 4532 | 4221 |
H5 student loans
Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
| Measure | Number in class | Percent of class | Average per borrower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any loan program | 229 | 84.00 | 30182 |
| Federal loan programs | 228 | 84.00 | 25648 |
| Institutional loan programs | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| State loan programs | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Private student loans | 38 | 14.00 | 24812 |
Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:2
Other (specify):X
Specify:Application for admission Process for First-Year/Freshman Students
FAFSAX
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:X
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Month2
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Day1
b) Students notified on a rolling basis:X
If yes, starting date (Month):10
If yes, starting date (Day):28
Federal Pell GrantsX
State scholarships/grantsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
AthleticsX
LeadershipX
Music/dramaX
State/district residencyX
State/district residencyX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? Yes No
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