Benedictine University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$30,773

0.185% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$24,746

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.14%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

80%

2,908 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

3,378

63.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

46.7%

209 Graduates

About

Benedictine University is a higher education institution located in DuPage County, IL. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Benedictine University were General Public Health (321 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (214 degrees), and Nursing School (138 degrees).

In 2021, 1,943 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Benedictine University. 71.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (724 degrees), 2.97 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (244 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Benedictine University is $30,773, which is $1,781 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Benedictine University is $30,773, which is $1,781 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,746.

In 2021, 91% of undergraduate students attending Benedictine University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$30,773

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Benedictine University was $30,773. The cost of tuition at Benedictine University is $1,781 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Benedictine University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$24,746

2021 Value

8.55%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Benedictine University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,746. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Benedictine University grew by 8.55%.

This chart compares the average net price of Benedictine University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,698

Room and Board

$1,510

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Benedictine University was of $10,698 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 1.84% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,510. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Benedictine University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Benedictine University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.25% with respect to 2020, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Benedictine University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.14%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Benedictine University was 1.14%, which represents 19 out of the 1671 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Benedictine University received 2,908 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 3.61% annual growth. Out of those 2,908 applicants, 2,327 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 80% acceptance rate.

There were 3,378 students enrolled at Benedictine University in 2021. 10% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Benedictine University has an overall enrollment yield of 17.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

80%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,327

Accepted Out of 2,908

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Benedictine University was 80% (2,327 admissions from 2,908 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 61%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 3.61%, while admissions grew by 26.5%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Benedictine University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

10%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

10% of enrolled first-time students at Benedictine University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Benedictine University had a total enrollment of 3,378 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Benedictine University is 2,155 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,223. This means that 63.8% of students enrolled at Benedictine University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Benedictine University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 38.4% White, 14.6% Asian, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, 9.33% Black or African American, 1.78% Two or More Races, 0.681% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.326% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Benedictine University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (22.7%), followed by White Female (18.4%) and Asian Female (10.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (21.4%), followed by Asian Female (8.81%) and White Male (6.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

63.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Benedictine University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,378 students. The full-time enrollment at Benedictine University is 2,155 and the part-time enrollment is 1,223. This means that 63.8% of students enrolled at Benedictine University are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Benedictine University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Benedictine University was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Benedictine University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Benedictine University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,296 enrolled students
Asian
492 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
475 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Benedictine University is 38.4% White, 14.6% Asian, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, 9.33% Black or African American, 1.78% Two or More Races, 0.681% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.326% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 651 students (19.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 841 more women than men received degrees from Benedictine University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Benedictine University is white (724 degrees awarded). There were 2.97 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (244 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Benedictine University is General Public Health (321 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (214 degrees) and Nursing School (138 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Benedictine University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Biology (202 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (34 degrees), and Health (809 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Benedictine University are Registered nurses (1,482,849 people), Accountants & auditors (1,059,383 people), Other managers (794,038 people), Physicians (509,448 people), and Financial managers (480,476 people).

The most specialized majors at Benedictine University in 2021 are Biology (202 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (34 degrees), Health (809 degrees), Business (611 degrees), and Human Sciences (38 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Benedictine University are Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Sales engineers, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Benedictine University are Biology (202 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (34 degrees), Health (809 degrees), Business (611 degrees), and Human Sciences (38 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Benedictine University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,180,877 people), Elementary & secondary schools (911,209 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (719,118 people), Computer Systems Design (531,924 people), and Banking & related activities (492,782 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Benedictine University.

Most Common (2021)

General Public Health
321 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
214 degree-majors awarded
Nursing School
138 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at Benedictine University was General Public Health with 321 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Benedictine University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

551

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,392

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 551 degrees were awarded to men at Benedictine University, which is 0.396 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,392).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Benedictine University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 80 degrees were awarded to men at Benedictine University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.597 times less than the 134 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 251 degrees were awarded to men at Benedictine University in General Public Health, which is 3.59 times more than the 70 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

34%

100% Completion Time

45%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 34% of students graduating from Benedictine University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (61.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Benedictine University is Female and Asian (61.9% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 15.8% of graduates (33 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
724 degrees awarded
Asian
244 degrees awarded
Black or African American
244 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Benedictine University is white (724 degrees awarded). There were 2.97 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (244 degrees).

24.5% of degree recipients (477 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
510 degrees awarded
White Male
214 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
201 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Benedictine University is white female (510 degrees awarded). There were 2.38 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (214 degrees).

Operations

Benedictine University has an endowment valued at nearly $40.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.81M (19.2%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, Benedictine University had a total salary expenditure of 68M. Benedictine University employs 46 Professors, 37 Assistant professors and 34 Associate professors. Most academics at Benedictine University are Male Professor (25), Female Assistant professor (22), and Female Professor (21).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Benedictine University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 51 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 50 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 47 employees.

Endowment

$40.7M

2021 Endowment

10.3%

growth from 2020

Benedictine University has an endowment valued at about $40.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Benedictine University grew 10.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $347M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Benedictine University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$30.3M

2021 Salaries

5.69%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Benedictine University paid a median of $30.3M in salaries, which represents 44.6% of their overall expenditure ($68M) and a 5.69% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.4M

Instructional Salaries

129

Number of Employees

In 2021, Benedictine University paid a total of $10.4M to 129 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

46 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

51 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Benedictine University were Professor with 46 employees, Assistant professor with 37 employees, and Associate professor with 34 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Benedictine University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 51 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 50 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 47 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Benedictine University was Male Professor with 25 employees, Female Assistant professor with 22 employees, and Female Professor with 21 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Benedictine University.