Benedictine University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3260 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #915 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #847 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #37 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #1 of 2 | In Lisle |
| #2215 of 3,255 | For Communications and Public Relations |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 93%
- Undergraduates
- 2,042
- Graduates
- 1,081
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.ben.edu
Benedictine University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Benedictine University has an acceptance rate of 93% and is among the 33% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 92% | 95% |
| Applicants | 2,746 | 1,365 | 1,381 |
| Admissions | 2,557 | 1,249 | 1,308 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 415 | 240 | 175 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 10 | 3 | 7 |
1,377 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,025 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1191 (38%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 574 (18%) |
| Asian | 473 (15%) |
| Hispanic | 447 (14%) |
| Black or African American | 298 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 58 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 57 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 9 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Benedictine University is $25,658 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $22,419 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,638 |
| $48-75K | $25,193 |
| $75-110K | $26,574 |
| $110K+ | $29,494 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $32,700 | $19,181 |
| Tuition in-state | $32,700 | $19,181 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $32,700 | $19,181 |
| Fee in-district | $1,590 | $1,058 |
| Fee in-state | $1,590 | $1,058 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,590 | $1,058 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 522 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,956 |
| Room charge | $6,386 |
| Meal charge | $3,570 |
Benedictine University majors
Benedictine University has granted 644 bachelor's degrees across 41 programs, 647 master's across 12 programs, and 16 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Benedictine University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health, General | 218 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 197 | ||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 80 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 75 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 70 | ||
| Nursing Science | 60 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 55 | ||
| Psychology, General | 50 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 19 | 17 | 10 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 45 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 32 | 8 | |
| Accounting | 27 | 3 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 30 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 29 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 28 | ||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 12 | 15 | |
| Physiology, General | 26 | ||
| Finance, General | 24 | ||
| Linguistics | 18 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 14 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 12 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 10 | ||
| Social Sciences, Other | 10 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 | ||
| Graphic Design | 8 | ||
| Sociology, General | 8 | ||
| Computer Science | 7 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 6 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 6 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 | ||
| Engineering Science | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 5 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 5 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 4 | ||
| Foodservice Systems Administration & Management | 4 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 4 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Nuclear Medical Technology & Technologist | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 644 | 647 | 16 |
Benedictine University has a graduation rate of 53%, which is among the 48% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 53% | 45% | 61% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Benedictine University has published 760 scientific papers with 9,476 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Political Science, Computer Science, Chemistry, Sociology, Physics, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 13 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 | 5 |
| 1999 | 9 | 5 |
| 2000 | 4 | 9 |
| 2001 | 3 | 12 |
| 2002 | 4 | 14 |
| 2003 | 19 | 20 |
| 2004 | 14 | 57 |
| 2005 | 9 | 63 |
| 2006 | 15 | 101 |
| 2007 | 15 | 112 |
| 2008 | 15 | 112 |
| 2009 | 21 | 117 |
| 2010 | 24 | 136 |
| 2011 | 38 | 212 |
| 2012 | 35 | 270 |
| 2013 | 42 | 400 |
| 2014 | 52 | 454 |
| 2015 | 63 | 537 |
| 2016 | 64 | 563 |
| 2017 | 57 | 631 |
| 2018 | 46 | 748 |
| 2019 | 37 | 745 |
| 2020 | 40 | 883 |
| 2021 | 46 | 1006 |
| 2022 | 33 | 1033 |
| 2023 | 33 | 1093 |
Notable alumni
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Bill Callahan
- Occupations
- player of American footballAmerican football coach
- Biography
-
William E. Callahan is an American football coach who is the offensive line coach for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He was the head coach of the Oakland Raiders for the 2002 and 2003 seasons and led them to Super Bowl XXXVII. He was also the head coach for the Nebraska Cornhuskers from 2004 to 2007 and the offensive line coach and interim head coach for the Washington Redskins from 2015 to 2019. Callahan is considered to be one of the best offensive line coaches in the NFL.
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Kevin Vann
- Occupations
- Catholic bishopCatholic priest
- Biography
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Kevin William Vann is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who has been serving as bishop of the Diocese of Orange in Southern California since 2012. Vann previously served as bishop of the Diocese of Fort Worth in Texas from 2005 to 2012.
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Timothy Davlin
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Timothy J. Davlin was the mayor of the U.S. city of Springfield, Illinois, from April 2003 until his suicide in December 2010 at age 53. Although the mayor's office is officially non-partisan, the Illinois capital has a strong tradition of partisanship, including municipal races. Both major parties of Sangamon County endorse candidates. Davlin had the backing of the Democratic Party.
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Rhett Allain
- Years
- 1970-.. (age 54)
- Occupations
- university teacherphysicistblogger
- Biography
-
Rhett Allain is an American associate professor of physics at Southeastern Louisiana University and the author of the Wired magazine science blog Dot Physics. He received his Ph.D. from North Carolina State University in 2001 and works in the field of physics education research.
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Thomas Appelquist
- Occupations
- university teacherphysicist
- Biography
-
Thomas William Appelquist is a theoretical particle physicist who is the Eugene Higgins Professor of Physics at Yale University.
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Perreault Casgrain
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- Biography
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Perreault Casgrain, O.C., c.r., was a Canadian lawyer and provincial politician in the Province of Quebec. He served one term as the national President of the Canadian Bar Association.
General info
| Alternative names | BenU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1887 |
| Motto | In Omnibus Glorificetur Deus That in all things God may be glorified |
| Colors | red, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (June-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 391 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 5700 College Rd Lisle, Illinois, 60532-0900 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 24,000 |
| Phone | 6308296000 |