Established in 1887, Benedictine University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Lisle (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Illinois. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Benedictine University (BenU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Benedictine University (BenU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 133 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. BenU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name | Benedictine University |
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Acronym | BenU |
Founded | 1887 |
Motto | In Omnibus Glorificetur Deus That in all things God may be glorified |
Colours | Red and white |
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Address | 5700 College Road Lisle 60532-0900 Illinois United States |
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Tel | +1 (630) 829 6000 |
Fax | +1 (630) 960 1126 |
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Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
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Local students |
over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) |
17,500-20,000 US$ (12,900-14,700 Euro) |
International students |
over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) |
17,500-20,000 US$ (12,900-14,700 Euro) |
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Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
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International Students | Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
Selection Type | Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades |
New Admission Requirements | - Secondary school GPA is required - Secondary school rank is considered but not required - Secondary school record is neither required nor recommended - Completion of college-preparatory program is considered but not required - Recommendations are considered but not required - Formal demonstration of competencies is considered but not required - Admission test scores are required - Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is considered but not required - Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) are neither required nor recommended |
Admission Rate | 60-70% |
Admission Office | 5700 College Road Lisle 60532 (630) 829 6300 (888) 829 6363 |
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Student Enrollment | 7,000-7,999 |
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Academic Staff | 400-499 |
Control Type | Private |
Entity Type | Non-Profit |
Academic Calendar | Semesters |
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Campus Setting | Suburban |
Religious Affiliation |
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Basic Classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
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2000 Classification | Masters Colleges and Universities I |
Size & Setting | Four-year, medium, primarily residential institution |
Enrollment Profile | Majority undergraduate |
Undergraduate Profile | Four-year, full-time, selective, higher transfer-in institution |
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Undergraduate Instructional Program | Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence |
Graduate Instructional Program | Professions focus, no graduate coexistence |
Study Abroad | Yes |
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Distance Learning | Yes |
Academic Counseling | Yes |
Career Services | Yes |
Institutional Hospital | Not reported |
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