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Benedictine University Computer Science Programs

Benedictine University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lisle, IL. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Where Is Benedictine University?

Contact details for Benedictine University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	5700 College Rd, Lisle, IL 60532-0900
Phone:	6308296000
Website:	ben.edu/
Admissions:	ben.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	ben.edu/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Benedictine University?

You can apply to Benedictine University online at: https://ben.edu/admissions/apply/

Benedictine University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Benedictine University

These are the things Benedictine University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Neither required nor recommended
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Benedictine University?

Benedictine University has an acceptance rate of 95%, making it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 16% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Benedictine University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,439	1,350	94%
Women	1,602	1,546	96%

Can I Afford Benedictine University?

The average net price after aid at Benedictine University is $23,529. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$31,126
In-State Fees	$1,522
Out-of-State Tuition	$31,126
Out-of-State Fees	$1,522
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$32,648
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$32,648

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 19% of students at Benedictine University receive some form of financial aid (353 students).

Approximately 95% of students at Benedictine University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $21,203 per student.

39% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,662.

Student Loan Debt

46% of Benedictine University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,664 per year.

Benedictine University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,247 students enrolled at Benedictine University. Benedictine University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,817 undergraduate students at Benedictine University, approximately 52% are male and 48% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Benedictine University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	376
Black or African American	174
Hispanic	385
White	695
American Indian/Alaska Native	12
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	3
Two or More Races	61
Non-Resident	65

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Benedictine University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Illinois	368
Arizona	42
Wisconsin	10
California	5
Colorado	3

Additionally, approximately 3.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Benedictine University Graduate Student Diversity

1,147 of Benedictine University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Benedictine University, approximately 32% are male and 68% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Benedictine University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	113
Black or African American	126
Hispanic	105
White	337
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	17
Non-Resident	33

Online Learning at Benedictine University

Benedictine University offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

1,095 undergraduate students at Benedictine University took at least one online class — of those, 75 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 126 students took at least one online class and 471 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Benedictine University

These computer science degree programs are offered by Benedictine University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	6	—	—	6
Information Science/Studies	4	—	—	4

Academic Programs at Benedictine University

Benedictine University offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Benedictine University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.