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Benedictine University
- 5700 College Rd
- Lisle, IL 60532
- OPEID College Code: 00176700
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- General Phone: (630) 829-6000
- President: William J Carroll
- Website: www.ben.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 4,573
- College Mascot: Eagles
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Religious Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Mission Statement
- Benedictine University is dedicated to the education of undergraduate and graduate students ethnic, racial and religious backgrounds.
As an academic community committed to liberal arts and professional education distinguished and guided by our Roman Catholic
tradition and Benedictine heritage, we prepare our students for a lifetime in active, informed and responsible citizens and leaders
in the world community.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Doctoral (Other Field)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.ben.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 695 | 754 | 1,449 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 542 (78%) | 608 (81%) | 1,150 (79%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 213 (39%) | 190 (31%) | 403 (35%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 27 | 6% |
| ACT ® Exam | 403 | 100% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 455 | 575 |
| SAT ® Math | 535 | 613 |
| SAT ® Writing | 390 | 570 |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 24 |
| ACT ® Math | 20 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 55% | 22% | 67% | 100% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,502 | $3,686 | $2,660 | $7,777 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.7% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Number in Default | 32 | 22 | 22 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,165 | 870 | 600 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $21,310 | $20,870 | $18,700 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $21,310 | $20,870 | $18,700 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $988 | $840 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,130 | $6,284 | $6,290 |
| Other Expenses | $2,150 | $2,842 | $1,650 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,110 | $6,284 | $5,800 |
| Other Expenses | $3,410 | $2,842 | $1,600 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,410 | $2,842 | $1,900 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $31,790 | $30,984 | $27,480 |
| Out of State | $31,790 | $30,984 | $27,480 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $35,030 | $30,984 | $26,940 |
| Out of State | $35,030 | $30,984 | $26,940 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $25,920 | $23,960 | $21,440 |
| Out of State | $25,920 | $23,960 | $21,440 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,573 Undergraduate: 2,993 Graduate: 1,580
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,813 Female: 2,760
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,292 Female: 1,701
- Graduate Gender Male: 521 Female: 1,059
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,469 Part-Time: 2,104
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,958 Part-Time: 1,035
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 511 Part-Time: 1,069
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 64 | 1% |
| American Indian | 9 | 0.2% |
| Black | 446 | 10% |
| Asian | 448 | 10% |
| Hispanic | 229 | 5% |
| White | 1,730 | 38% |
| Unknown | 1,647 | 36% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 16 | 0.3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 697 | 15% |
| Ages 20-21 | 705 | 15% |
| Ages 22-24 | 649 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 678 | 15% |
| Ages 30-34 | 432 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 401 | 9% |
| Ages 40-49 | 633 | 14% |
| Ages 50-65 | 294 | 6% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.04% |
| Age Uknown | 66 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 338 | 297 | 41 |
| Faculty Status | 99 | 93 | 6 |
| Tenured Faculty | 53 | 53 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 99 | 93 | 6 |
| Primarily Instruction | 99 | 93 | 6 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 40 | 37 | 3 |
| Other Professionals | 126 | 105 | 21 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 73 | 62 | 11 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 56 | 45 | 11 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,590 (93) | $67,238 (53) | $58,758 (40) |
| Professor | $80,591 (35) | $83,090 (25) | $74,344 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $60,088 (24) | $58,302 (11) | $61,599 (13) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,188 (27) | $48,592 (13) | $47,814 (14) |
| Instructor | $50,002 (7) | $53,334 (4) | $45,561 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,590 (93) | $67,238 (53) | $58,758 (40) |
| Professor | $80,591 (35) | $83,090 (25) | $74,344 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $60,088 (24) | $58,302 (11) | $61,599 (13) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,188 (27) | $48,592 (13) | $47,814 (14) |
| Instructor | $50,002 (7) | $53,334 (4) | $45,561 (3) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 370 | 249 | 121 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 308 | 216 | 92 |
| Baseball | 47 | 47 | - |
| Basketball | 44 | 25 | 19 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 70 | 36 | 34 |
| Football | 107 | 107 | - |
| Golf | 11 | 10 | 1 |
| Soccer | 36 | 17 | 19 |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Swimming | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| Tennis | 8 | - | 8 |
| Volleyball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $38,669 | $25,120 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $9,388 | $1,983 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 48 | 27 | 21 |
| Baseball | 5 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 4 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Tennis | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 79%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 60% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 59% |
| Female | 60% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 10% |
| Asian | 65% |
| Hispanic | 68% |
| White | 71% |
| Unknown | 30% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 46% |
| 5 Years | 57% |
| 6 Years | 60% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 8 | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 8 | 2 |
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