Lisle, IL
Admission is not highly competitive: about 77 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 36 percentage points since 2019, from 42% to 77% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4,850 | 2,023 | 347 | 42% |
| 2020 | 3,017 | 1,840 | 403 | 61% |
| 2021 | 2,908 | 2,327 | 415 | 80% |
| 2022 | 2,746 | 2,557 | 425 | 93% |
| 2023 | 2,788 | 2,153 | 354 | 77% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,176 of 1,409 women and 977 of 1,379 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Not considered |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Benedictine University has an acceptance rate of 77% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 2,153 of 2,788 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 77 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
2,788 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 354 enrolled.
No. Benedictine University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 36 percentage points since 2019, from 42% to 77% — it has become less selective.