Benedictine University, Chicago

Benedictine University is a private Catholic university founded in 1887 by Benedictine monks, focused on values-based education, community, and service.

📍 Campuses:

• Lisle, Illinois (Main campus, near Chicago)
• Mesa (Branch campus)

🎓 Academics:

• 15:1 student-faculty ratio (small class sizes)
• 40+ undergraduate, 19 graduate & 4 doctoral programs
• Popular majors: Business, Biology, Health, Psychology
• Offers online degree programs

📊 Admissions & Cost:

• ~95% acceptance rate (test-optional)
• Avg. GPA: ~3.2
• Tuition: $34K–$37K/year
• ~98% students receive financial aid

🏫 Student Life:

• Strong focus on Benedictine values
• NCAA Division III & NAIA athletics

👉 A student-friendly university with affordable options, flexible programs, and personalized learning.