About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Address
Enrollment Center
5700 College Road
Lisle, IL 60532-0900
5700 College Road
Lisle, IL 60532-0900
Phone
630-829-6300
Email
admissions@ben.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Jurica Nature Museum
Kindlon Hall and Benedictine Library
Birck Hall of Science
Krasa Center: Chapel, cafeteria, snack bar
The Sports Complex
Coal Ben
Kindlon Hall and Benedictine Library
Birck Hall of Science
Krasa Center: Chapel, cafeteria, snack bar
The Sports Complex
Coal Ben
Most Popular Places Off Campus
25 miles from downtown Chicago
4 miles from downtown Naperville
Morton Arboretum
AMC Theatre
Four Lakes (ski hill, pub and restaurant)
4 miles from downtown Naperville
Morton Arboretum
AMC Theatre
Four Lakes (ski hill, pub and restaurant)
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 30 min.
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 30 min.
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Varies
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
admissions@ben.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Benedictine University is at the intersection of Maple Avenue (55 St. east-west) and College Road, which is called Yackley Avenue north of Maple and Wehrli south of 75th Street. The campus is about two miles west of I-355 and one mile south of IL 34 (Ogden Avenue).
By train
Metra, the Chicago area commuter rail system, runs from Lisle to downtown Chicago and back seven days a week. For train schedules, call (630) 968-3916 or visit www.metrarail.com. Cab service is available for the two-mile trip from the station to campus.
From O'Hare International Airport
Benedictine University is about 30 minutes southwest of O'Hare International Airport. Take I-294 south to I-88. Go west on I-88 to I-355 south. Go south to the Maple Avenue exit and west to the University.
From Midway Airport
Benedictine University is 30 minutes northwest of Midway Airport. Take I-55 south to the I-355 exit. Go north to the Maple Avenue exit and west to the University.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From Chicago
Take I-294 or I-290 to I-88. Go west on I-88 to I-355 south. Take the Maple Avenue exit west (right turn) for about two miles. The campus is on the left side.
From the north or south suburbs
Take the I-355 North-South Tollway to the Maple Avenue exit. The University is about two miles west of the Tollway.
From the south
Take I-55 to the I-355 exit. Take the Maple Avenue exit west to the University.
Local Accommodations
Hyatt Lisle
1400 Corporetum Drive
Lisle, IL
(630) 442-6003
Hilton Lisle
3003 Corporate West Drive
Lisle, IL
630) 245-7623
Wyndham Lisle
3000 Warrenville Road
Lisle, IL
(630) 577-6011
Hickory Ridge Marriott Conference Hotel
1195 Summerhill Drive, Lisle, IL
630) 971-6937
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Overview
Applicants: 2,108
Acceptance Rate: 69%
Average HS GPA: 3.39
ACT Test Scores
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
20 - 26
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Regular — August 30
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Class Rank
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
18:1
Total Faculty
577
with Terminal Degree
209
295
Women
282
Men
113
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Finance, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Organizational Behavior Studies.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
Journalism, Other.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer Science.
Information Science/Studies.
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EDUCATION.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
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ENGINEERING.
Engineering Science.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician.
Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other.
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist.
Pre-Pharmacy Studies.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
International/Global Studies.
Nutrition Sciences.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Economics, General.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, General.
Sociology.
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THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
Theology/Theological Studies.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Graphic Design.
Music, General.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Transfer Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Transfer Associate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Monica L. Tischler Ph.D.
Professor, Biology
Alicia Tait
Department Chair, Music
Vincent R. Gaddis Ph.D.
Associate Professor, History
Alice Sima
Director, Pre-Professional Health Programs, College of Arts and Sciences
Charles L. Gahala Ed.D.
Professor, Business and Management
Prominent Alumni
Rev. Daniel W. Kucera OSB
Arch Bishop,Dubuque, Iowa
David Reynolds
co-writer of Finding Nemo
Mary Lissak Giger
Specialist in Cancer Research
Honorable Manuel Barbosa
Federal Judge, US Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Illinois
Jim Ryan
Former Attorney General, State of Illinois
Jeffrey K. Swallow, PhD.
Owner, Magnetrol. President & CEO
Lisa Airan, M.D.
Dermatologist
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Feb 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$8,004
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$7,781
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,132
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$16,527
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$25,950
Required Fees
$1,000
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,450
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$1,650
On-Campus Room and Board
$8,280
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,960
Foreign Countries Represented
17
Demographics
18.15%
Asian
7.54%
Black
9.96%
Hispanic
43.61%
Caucasian
19.12%
Unknown
1.03%
International
58% female
42% male
8% are out of state
82% are full time
18% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
22%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
43%
Campus Environment
Suburban
96/99
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
International Student
Wellness Housing
Dorms Male
International Student
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
40
Number of Honor Societies
1
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
3
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
Men's Sports (Eagles)
9 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Eagles)
10 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Wheaton College
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Wheaton College
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Educational pricing extended to all Benedictine Faculty, Staff and students via a local Compaq Educational Reseller. CDW-G
