Benedictine University
Benedictine University is one of the eighty-two private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Illinois. The campus is located in a suburb, in Lisle.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 5,100 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 423 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 309 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 73%). Every year 50% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Benedictine University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $32,400, and fees were $1,500. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $32,400 and $1,500 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students5,100 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio11:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate73% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1958 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 04/01/1985 - 06/30/2008 |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/12/2008 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 10/16/2010 - Current |
Admission
62%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 916 to 1100 |
| ACT | 19 to 25 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Considered but not required |
| Recommendations Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Considered but not required |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Considered but not required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $40 |
| Graduates | $40 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,043/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,043/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,043/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $628/credit | |
| In State Students | $628/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $628/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $46,935 | $46,935 | $46,935 |
| ADN | 70 | $73,010 | $73,010 | $73,010 |
| BSN | 125 | $130,375 | $130,375 | $130,375 |
| FNP | 50 | $31,400 | $31,400 | $31,400 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 99% of Benedictine University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 41% | $4,602 |
| Other Federal Grant | 13% | $832 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 34% | $4,334 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 99% | $14,863 |
| Federal Student Loans | 72% | $5,591 |
| Private Loans | 7% | $12,125 |
$24,039
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$19,353 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$22,455 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$23,334 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$26,008 |
| Over $110,000$27,387 |
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Student Population
2,884
Undergrads
2,216
Graduates
3,263
Women
1,837
Men
56%
Full-time
44%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
36% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
29% |
|
Asian |
15% |
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Hispanic |
11% |
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Black/African American |
7% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Two or more races |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Illinois state board of nursing.
