# Benedictine University

Private nonprofit college in Lisle, IL. IPEDS ID 145619.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/benedictine-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/benedictine-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 95% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $22,313 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 50%; beats 29% of IL colleges and 43% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $63,446; beats 68% of IL colleges and 78% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $17,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,168 |
| 30-48k | $17,869 |
| 48-75k | $18,628 |
| 75-110k | $23,517 |
| 110k+ | $27,454 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.31 years on average (38% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $63,446 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,168 | $86,924 | 3.1 years |
| 30-48k | $17,869 | $77,015 | 2.8 years |
| 48-75k | $18,628 | $80,287 | 2.9 years |
| 75-110k | $23,517 | $101,358 | 3.7 years |
| 110k+ | $27,454 | $118,327 | 4.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $46,713
- Tuition and fees: $35,940
- Housing and meals: $10,266; books: $1,900

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 2,788 applicants, 2,153 admitted, 354 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 95%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 77%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (53 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $80,136 | $97,934 | $17,188 |
| Computer Science | $62,235 | $91,698 | $24,000 |
| Human Resources | $83,475 | $90,891 | $31,872 |
| Management Science / Analytics | $58,820 | $85,904 | $25,000 |
| Finance | $51,444 | $83,914 | $25,500 |
| Accounting | $54,328 | $79,917 | $23,325 |
| Political Science | not reported | $71,749 | not reported |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | $56,194 | $71,185 | $25,000 |
| Marketing | $44,417 | $70,129 | $20,201 |
| Biology | $29,215 | $66,960 | $25,278 |
| Business Administration | $49,611 | $65,665 | $25,000 |
| Criminal Justice | $46,020 | $63,033 | $25,979 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $36,344 | $56,576 | $26,000 |
| Psychology | $32,314 | $53,994 | $27,000 |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | $16,051 | $50,130 | $23,250 |
| Social Sciences, Other | $42,023 | $50,054 | $32,824 |
| Communications | $30,334 | $47,664 | $26,000 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $26,474 | $46,788 | $26,675 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $42,407 | $44,659 | $26,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Science / Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Laboratory Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Entrepreneurship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $100,490 (Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN), $95,990 (IL), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $105,090 (Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN), $104,270 (IL), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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