Benedictine University
2022-23
The 2022-23 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: Sep 11, 2023. Subscribe via RSS.
Acceptance Rate
93.1%
Applications
2,746
Admitted
2,557
Enrolled
425
SAT Composite
958-1293
SAT Math
500-630
SAT Reading
480-630
ACT Composite
19-27
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.
$63,446
10 yrs after enrollment
50%
6-year completion
$22,313
sticker minus grants
$22,500
federal loans only
The numbers, as published
422numbers from this report.
General Information
7 TABLESFirst Name:Phillip
Last Name:Anthony
Title:Sr. Research Data Analyst
Address Line 1:5700 College Road
Zipcode60,532
Country:USA
Phone:630-829-6625
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?No
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:admis s ions @ben.edu
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Private (nonprofit)
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
CertificateX
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
7 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
Wait List
Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?Yes
Total academic units19
English4
Mathematics4
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab3
Foreign language2
Social studies3
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8000
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69940
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59924
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-49936
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-8008
SAT Math: 600-69932
SAT Math: 500-59936
SAT Math: 400-49924
SAT Math: 300-3990
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-16000.0
SAT Composite: 1200-13990.4
SAT Composite: 1000-11990.3
SAT Composite: 800-9990.3
SAT Composite: 600-7990
SAT Composite: 400-5990
ACT Composite: 30-3620
ACT Composite: 24-2926.7
ACT Composite: 18-2333.3
ACT Composite: 12-1720
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent who had GPA of 4.01.2
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9914.4
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7419.1
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4921.7
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2416.2
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.9920.7
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.496.8
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:3.37
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:100
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Yes, on a rolling basis:X
Refundable if student does not enroll?X
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:-
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?Yes
Is your early action plan a “restrictive” plan under which you limit students from applying to other early plans?Yes
Transfer Admission
2 TABLESHigh 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
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
Number30
Unit Typecredit
Number30
Unit Typecredit
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://ben.edu/financial-aid/veterans-and-active-military/
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:N/A X Number Unit Type N/A Number Unit Type N/A N/A 30.00 ##
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Cross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Undergraduate ResearchX
Arts/fine artsX
English (including composition)X
Foreign languagesX
HistoryX
Physical EducationX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
PhilosophyX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)16%
Percent of males who join fraternities0%
Percent of females who join sororities0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing41%
Percent who live off campus or commute59%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)14%
Percent of males who join fraternities0%
Percent of females who join sororities0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing25%
Percent who live off campus or commute75%
Percent of students age 25 and older9%
Average age of full-time students17
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)17
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)21
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
Special housing for disabled studentsX
Annual Expenses
6 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://www.ben.edu/admissions/undergraduate/freshman/net-price.cfm
If your institution's 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.X
Minimum18
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
Financial Aid
9 TABLESProvide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.249
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:1
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$14,000
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$14,000
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
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
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio13
based on ____ students2,018
and ____ faculty152