Benedictine University - Lisle

5700 College Rd, Lisle, IL 60532

Website: Benedictine University - Lisle

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Benedictine University - Lisle School Description

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.

U.S.News & World Report's 2009 rankings listed Benedictine University as one of the top universities in the Midwest Region (seventh in Illinois) for Master’s Universities, a Best Value (second in Illinois), 11th in the Midwest (and sixth in Illinois) for Racial Diversity, and as a Top Campus with the Most International Students (fifth in Illinois). The publication also recognized Benedictine University in the top half of Midwest schools for Economic Diversity and Average Freshman Retention Rate.

Whether you have just graduated from high school, are looking to transfer from another institution, are an adult looking to earn an undergraduate or graduate degree or are visiting from another country, we welcome you and offer programs that meet your needs.

Benedictine believes education is a life-long process, not something that just happens during college years. Hands-on learning is essential to prepare you for your potential career. Benedictine University offers a wide selection of academic majors and programs from which to choose.

Undergraduate and graduate academic programs at Benedictine University are housed in the College of Business, the College of Education and Health Services, the College of Liberal Arts, the College of Science and the Margaret and Harold Moser College of Adult and Professional Studies.

Benedictine University is located 25 miles outside Chicago within one of the safest areas of Illinois. This location allows students to experience both the safety and beauty of suburban life in Lisle, and the close availability of metropolitan life in Chicago.

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Benedictine University - Lisle

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Benedictine University is a private Catholic university located in Lisle, Illinois. The institution has retained close relations with the Benedictine Order.

Athletics

Benedictine's athletic teams (known as the Eagles) compete at the NCAA Division III level. The athletic programs include the following sports: baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, dance, football, golf, soccer, softball, lacrosse, tennis, track and field, and volleyball.

The campus of Benedictine is also the home of summer collegiate baseball team, the Dupage Dragons.

History

Originally named St. Procopius College and located in the Pilsen community of Chicago, the school was founded in 1887 by Bryan Burke. The campus was moved to its current location in 1901. St. Procopius College changed its name to Illinois Benedictine College in 1971, which became Benedictine University in 1996.

Presidents of the University

  • Daniel Kucera - a Benedictine who would later become Archbishop of Dubuque.
  • Richard C. Becker, Ph.D., 1976-1995
  • William J. Carroll, Ph.D. , 1995-present

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Eagles

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
2,320
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 21,310
Students Receiving Aid:
98%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 40
Selectivity:
Selective
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Benedictine University - Lisle Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

Learn more about Associate Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

Learn more about Bachelor’s Degree Programs

Master’s Degree Programs

Learn more about Master’s Degree Programs

Certificate Programs

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Benedictine University - Lisle Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Men 52%
Women 48%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 40%
Other 36%
Asian 10%
African-American 9%
Hispanic 5%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 93%
Out-of-State 7%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Illinois 93%
Wisconsin 1%
Missouri 1%
Michigan 1%
Indiana 1%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 28%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA
Sports Include: Football (Illini-Badger Intercollegiate Football Conference)
Basketball
Baseball
Track

Benedictine University - Lisle Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 21,310    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 20,800    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 510    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,617 30%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 4,127 44%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 7,351 98%  
Student Loans:
$ 4,034 58%  
Any Aid:
  98%  

Benedictine University - Lisle Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 79% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 6%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 455, Math: 535
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 575, Math: 613
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 100%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 20, Verbal: 20, Math: 20
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 24, Verbal: 24, Math: 25

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 40.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Not Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on Benedictine University - Lisle

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Question: Which college is better? Loyola or UIC or Benedictine University?

I'm very curious.... I plan to study pre-med and I'm hoping to study in chicago. The two universities I'm looking at are Loyola University and University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). But another university that has caught my attention is Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois. I'm wondering which has the best medical program out of those three colleges at least.
10 months ago

Best Answer

Benedictine University is a private Catholic university located in Lisle, Illinois. The institution has retained close relations with the Benedictine Order. Benedictine's athletic teams (known as the Eagles) compete at the NCAA Division III level. The athletic programs include the following sports: baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, dance, football, golf, soccer, softball, lacrosse, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. The campus of Benedictine is also the home of summer collegiate baseball team, the Dupage Dragons. Originally named St. Procopius College and located in the Pilsen community of Chicago, the school was founded in 1887 by Bryan Burke. The campus was moved to its current location in 1901. St. Procopius College changed its name to Illinois Benedictine College in 1971, which became Benedictine University in 1996.

Question: Have you heard anything about MPH program at Benedictine University?

I was curious to find out how people with an MPH from Benedictine University are viewed. I don't care about going to the best school possible, but I want to make sure that the school is not viewed poorly.
34 months ago
KT
KT

Best Answer

Benedictine is a well respected school, especially in the health sciences. I had a friend who went there for undergrad, got into Loyola Medical School (free ride), and is now one of the top-ranked residents at Loyola Hospital.

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