Benedictine University

Benedictine University is a private Roman Catholic university established in 1887. The main campus of the university is located in Lisle, Illinois and it has branch campuses in Mesa, Arizona and multiple sites throughout Illinois. It is a selective institution with an acceptance rate of 42% as of fall. The University has a total enrollment of 4,940 students including 2,700+ undergraduates and 2,200+ graduate and doctoral students. International students from around 11 countries are also enrolled at the university for further studies in US.

Benedictine University offers more than 59 undergraduate majors and 20 undergraduate minors along with more than 23 graduate programs and 4 doctoral degrees. There are 4 colleges of the university that provide programs in liberal arts, science, business, education and health services with the option of studying on-site or online. The University is accredited by the “Higher learning Commission.” The U.S. News and World Report has consistently ranked among the most ethnically diverse university campuses in Illinois. It has consistently ranked among the safest 4-year schools in Illinois according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Benedictine University Rankings

The rankings of Benedictine University are as follows:

U.S. News & World Report

• #298-#389 in National Universities
• #71 in Top Performers on Social Mobility

401-500th in the U.S. College Rankings by The Times Higher Education

Niche Best Colleges

• #241 of 1,589 in Most Diverse Colleges in America
• #304 of 1,674 in Most Conservative Colleges in America
• #410 of 1,336 in Safest College Campuses in America

Highlights

Benedictine University Campus

• Benedictine University has campuses at multiple sites namely in Lisle, Mesa, several additional class sites throughout Illinois, 3 class sites in China and 2 class sites in Vietnam through our partner universities.
• Located near Lisle, Illinois, the university has a 108-acre wooden campus which allows students to enjoy the quiet city life.
• The main campus of the University in Lisle is equipped with facilities such as 150 and 80-seat seminar room, 30 seat classrooms, computer rooms, auditoriums, sports complex, state of the art buildings and conference rooms.
• The student activity sponsor and programming head sponsor events on campus as well as off-campus and offer a special discount to students interested in exploring cultural and sporting events throughout the Chicago Metropolitan Area. 
• The Daniel L. Goodwin Hall of Business is a 12,000 square meters facility equipped with an auditorium for hosting lectures and public events, computer labs, state-of-the-art financial trading lab and Starbucks café.
• There are more than 50 student organizations, honorary societies, service groups, student newspapers and cultural associations.

Benedictine University Residence

• Benedictine University offers accommodation facilities on campus through 9 residence halls.
• Students can also consider living off-campus near the university and seek temporary short-term accommodation on campus.
• The university is home to 600 students living on the campus.
• Students who live on-campus can enjoy their experience by interacting with new people, working out at Rice Center fitness facility, playing games of pool, foosball, air hockey or Ping-Pong, etc.
• The Mesa campus of the university also offers housing in the form of a residence hall called the Alhambra residence hall.
• The main campus has 3 housing options namely Jaeger Hall, an all female residence hall; Ondrak Hall, an all male residence hall and the Founder’s Woods.
• Students can apply for the housing to live on campus through the housing portal.
• The basic amenities in each and every housing option include fully furnished bedrooms, studios, public kitchen, refrigerator, laundry rooms, TV, social spaces, pool, etc.
• Each room has basic furniture such as twin XL beds, wardrobes with double drawers, desk and chair.
• The housing rates are as follows:

*Depending upon the combination of bedroom and bathroom the student chooses.

Benedictine University Courses

• Benedictine University offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels on campus in Lisle, Mesa, Chicago area, central Illinois, Arizona and online or distance learning as well.
• At the undergraduate level, Benedictine University offers 59 majors, 56 traditional undergraduate degrees, 20 traditional undergraduate minors and a total of 8 adult undergraduate accelerated majors.
• There are 23 graduate programs, 34 graduate certificates and a total of 4 doctoral programs available to the graduate and doctoral students.
• The available formats in which the university offers programs are traditional, non-traditional and online categories.
• Programs offered at Benedictine University are organized into 4 colleges.
• Some popular undergraduate programs include Accounting, Business And Economics, Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Political Science, Gender Studies, Management, Writing and Publishing, etc.
• Top graduate programs include Business Administration, Epidemiology, Business Analytics, Human Resource Management, Public Health, Nutrition, Nursing, Management, etc.
• It offers doctorate degrees in three major areas namely organizational development (PhD), values-driven leadership (PhD) and values-driven leadership (DBA).

Benedictine University Admission Deadlines

Benedictine University accepts undergraduate applications on a rolling basis. However, international students are advised to apply by the following deadlines:

The graduate program application deadlines for international students can be seen as follows:

Benedictine University Application Process

Benedictine University accepts applications for the Fall and Spring semesters. The University had an acceptance rate of 42% in Fall. It indicates that the admission process is selective.

How to Apply?

To apply for admission at Benedictine University, international applicants must fulfill the requirements discussed below:

Application Portal: Common Application or Paper Application

Application Fee: 40 USD

Admission Requirements: International students applying to the university are required to submit the following documents:

• Complete application form and fees
• Official transcripts of all educational institutions attended along with a copy of diploma or degree
• Foreign credit evaluation of transcripts from WES
• A minimum GPA of 2.5 on 4.0
• Academic Test Scores: Average SAT score of 1060; Average ACT score of 21
• Letter of recommendation
• Bank Statement
• Copy of Passport
• Proof of Insurance
• International admission application questionnaire
• Personal Statement of purpose

English Language Proficiency Test Score

The minimum score requirements are given in the table below:

Benedictine University Cost of Attendance 

• International students must estimate the expenses of studying in the U.S. before applying to any university.
• The tuition and fees as well as room and board expenses for Benedictine University are as follows:

Benedictine University Scholarships/Financial Aid

• Benedictine University offers merit-based and institutional scholarships to international students in US.
• The University spends 12 million USD each academic year to award scholarships and grants.
• 98% of the new students receive financial aid at the University.
• Average financial assistance awarded to freshmen students in Lisle campus is 26,513 USD and Mesa campus is 16,488 USD.
• International freshmen applicants are awarded scholarships on the basis of high school GPA and SAT/ ACT scores. The eligibility criteria and amount awarded are given in the table below:

Benedictine University Alumni Network

• Benedictine University has an alumni network of 30,000+ members across the globe.
• As a part of the alumni network, members receive invitations to attend local events, volunteering opportunities and networking opportunities with Ben graduates.
• Alumni members are entitled to great benefits such as access to the library, "Alumni Select" Branded ID Card, alumni scholarship for graduate programs and assistance from career and academic centres, etc.
• Some notable alumni of the University include:
  • Jim Ryan – Former Illinois Attorney General
  • Yadav Nathwani - Politician
  • Rita Mayfield – Member of Illinois House of Representatives
  • Amy Beth Kristen - Composer

Benedictine University Placements

• The projected salary for MBA graduates in the year was 84,580 USD.
• MBA’s in the field of consulting, financial services, technology, etc. are the top-paid.
• According to payscale, the average salary of graduates and alumni of Benedictine University is 69,696 USD. Early career salary of graduates with less than 5 years of experience is 46,800 USD.

Check Scope after MBA in US

Benedictine University engages in organizing events and career fairs through the Academic and Career Enrichment Center and helps students to find suitable jobs and internships by connecting them to future employers. The university has 2 virtual career centres namely ACE Connect and CCI College Central Network.