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Benedictine University
Admission at Benedictine University is close to open (95.2%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $63,446 median earnings below before the application.
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Benedictine University occupies suburban Lisle, IL — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $97,934 four years out. 39.5% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. Most of its 1,942 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 66% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
The rest of this page puts figures to that sketch.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Benedictine University received 2,788 applications and admitted 2,153 (77.2%), with 354 enrolling.
How Benedictine University compares
| Benedictine University | Illinois median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 95.2% | 77% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $35,940 | $31,360 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $63,446 | $58,572 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Benedictine University: $63,446 median at year ten, versus $58,572 across Illinois institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $35,940 regardless of where you're from. At Benedictine University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,942 — Benedictine University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
50.3% graduate within six years. Roughly 50% don't — ask a Benedictine University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Benedictine University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $97,934 |
| Computer Science | $91,698 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $90,891 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $85,904 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $83,914 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $79,917 |
| Political Science and Government | $71,749 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | $71,185 |
| Marketing | $70,129 |
| Biology, General | $66,960 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,665 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $63,033 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $56,576 |
| Psychology, General | $53,994 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $50,130 |
| Social Sciences, Other | $50,054 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $47,664 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $46,788 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,659 |
Median earnings for these 19 Benedictine University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $63,446 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 34 additional Benedictine University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What is Benedictine University's acceptance rate?
77.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,153 admitted from 2,788 applicants.
How much does Benedictine University cost?
At Benedictine University, published tuition is $35,940 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Benedictine University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Benedictine University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $63,446 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Illinois
- Illinois State University — 88.1% admitted
- Greenville University — 97.5% admitted
- Graham Hospital School of Nursing — 100% admitted
- Concordia University-Chicago — 92.8% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.