FDU
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
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Benedictine University
Lisle, IL · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 95%
- Open
- Average net price
- $18,910
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 43%
- Median earnings
- $67,314
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Benedictine University is a private nonprofit college in Lisle, IL with 1,942 undergraduates. It admits 95% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $18,910 per year ($15,332 for families earning under $30,000). 43% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $67,314 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 95%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,788
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,153
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 16%
- of admitted students enrolled
What Benedictine University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordNot considered
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testConsidered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $46,513
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $37,650
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$15,332
- $30–48k$13,721
- $48–75k$14,267
- $75–110k$20,025
- $110k+$27,165
Get a personal estimate with Benedictine University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 43%
- Freshman retention
- 66%
- Median earnings
- $67,314
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $20,976
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,942
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 45%
- White39%
- Hispanic22%
- Black10%
- Asian21%
Benedictine University FAQ
What is Benedictine University's acceptance rate?+
Benedictine University admits 95% of applicants, which makes it open.
Is Benedictine University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Benedictine University?+
In Fall 2023, 2,788 students applied to Benedictine University and 2,153 were admitted; 354 enrolled.
Does Benedictine University consider legacy status?+
No. Benedictine University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Benedictine University require an essay?+
Benedictine University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Benedictine University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $46,513 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,910.
What is Benedictine University's graduation rate?+
43% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 145619 · How we use this data
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