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How to Get Into Benedictine University

Lisle, IL · Private nonprofit · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

Benedictine University Admissions Statistics

95%
Acceptance Rate
1,942
Undergrads
50%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into Benedictine University

The bar here is clear

Benedictine University admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where Benedictine University fits.

Benedictine University Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Regular Decision (RD) July 28, 2026

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $0
Test scores Required for some programs
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Not required

Benedictine University Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $46,713
Tuition & fees $35,940
Room & board (on campus) $10,850
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $22,313

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $20,168
$30-48k $17,869
$48-75k $18,628
$75-110k $23,517
$110k+ $27,454
39%
Students receiving Pell Grants
46%
Students taking federal loans
66%
Freshman retention rate
15:1
Student-faculty ratio

These are averages, not your number. Get your family's actual price in about 10 minutes:

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