Benedictine University

Lisle, IL • private • DIII

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Suburban (Suburb: Large )

Student Population

Undergrad: 2,237 • Total: 3,968

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

5700 College Rd
Lisle, IL
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Website

https://ben.edu/

Region

Midwest

Carnegie Classification

Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 1,144 (51.1%) • Female: 1,093 (48.9%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	437	19.5%
Black/African American	197	8.8%
Hispanic/Latino	442	19.8%
White	978	43.7%
Two or More Races	56	2.5%
International	48	2.1%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

77.2%

2,153 admitted from 2,788 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Sometimes Required

Application Types Offered

RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

RD:	07/28/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

51.0%

4-Year Graduation Rate

37.6%

Freshman Retention Rate

69.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

22.6:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$45,426

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $31,028

Room & Board

$1,900

Books & Supplies

$12,498

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$19,282
$30,001-48,000	$19,035
$48,001-75,000	$23,587
$75,001-110,000	$27,639
$110,001+	$28,307

Students Receiving Pell Grants

94%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$24,570

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

Division III

Men's Sports (10)

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor) Volleyball

Women's Sports (9)

Basketball Beach Volleyball Cross Country Golf Soccer Softball Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor) Volleyball

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