5700 College Rd, Lisle, IL, United States
Phone:(630) 829-6000
Benedictine University
- Benedictine University is a private Roman Catholic university located in Lisle, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago.
- The university was founded in 1887 by Benedictine monks from St. Procopius Abbey in Chicago.
- The university offers over 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in various fields such as business, education, health sciences, liberal arts, and science.
- Benedictine University has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1, with an average class size of 16 students.
- The university’s athletics teams are known as the Eagles and compete in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference in NCAA Division III.
- Benedictine University has a strong commitment to service and social justice, with over 30 service projects available for students to participate in.
- The university has a diverse student body, with students from 29 different countries and 34 U.S. states.
- Benedictine University has several centers and institutes dedicated to research and scholarship, including the Center for Civic Leadership, the Center for Values-Driven Leadership, and the Moser College of Adult and Professional Studies.
- The university has a vibrant campus life, with over 70 student organizations and clubs, as well as frequent events such as concerts, lectures, and cultural celebrations.
- Benedictine University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top regional university in the Midwest.
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