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How strong are the academics at Benedictine College?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

15:1
Student to faculty ratio
18
Average class size
47%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Benedictine College has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
191
10-19
249
20-29
178
30-39
68
40-49
12
50-99
7
100+
3

Honors Programs

Benedictine College has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Benedictine College's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Benedictine College:

80%
First-year retention rate
47%
4-year grad rate
62%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $42,664. This is less than the national average of $48,300.

$42,664
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Benedictine College's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Theology/Theological Studies
Elementary Education and Teaching
Mechanical Engineering
Finance, General
25.4
27.32
29.24
31.16
33.08
35

The Full List

Major Graduates
Architecture And Related Services
  • Architecture 11
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 24
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2
  • Biochemistry 1
  • Biochemistry 1
Business
  • Finance, General 27
  • Business Administration and Management, General 26
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 17
  • Accounting 15
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 9
  • Business Administration and Management, General 6
  • Finance, General 5
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 2
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 2
  • Accounting 1
Communication
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 19
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 10
  • Computer Science 1
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 28
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 8
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 5
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 5
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 3
  • Music Teacher Education 2
  • Art Teacher Education 1
  • Education, General 1
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 28
  • Chemical Engineering 4
  • Civil Engineering, General 3
  • Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 3
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 16
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 6
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 5
  • Spanish Language and Literature 2
  • French Language and Literature 1
  • French Language and Literature 1
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 35
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
History
  • History, General 8
  • History, General 1
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 5
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 11
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 2
Parks
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 25
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 5
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 5
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 5
  • Physical Fitness Technician 1
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 16
  • Philosophy 6
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 2
  • Chemistry, General 1
  • Physics, General 1
  • Astronomy 1
  • Astronomy 1
  • Chemistry, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 26
  • Psychology, General 5
Social Sciences
  • Criminology 15
  • Political Science and Government, General 7
  • Economics, General 3
  • Social Sciences, General 2
  • Sociology, General 2
  • Political Science and Government, General 2
  • Economics, General 1
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theology/Theological Studies 33
  • Theology/Theological Studies 21
  • Religious Education 6
  • Religious Education 4
  • Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Graphic Design 9
  • Art/Art Studies, General 7
  • Music, General 6
  • Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other 2
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other 1
  • Graphic Design 1
  • Directing and Theatrical Production 0
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