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How strong are the academics at Benedictine University?

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

13:1
Student to faculty ratio
17
Average class size
39%
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 University has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. 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
148
10-19
181
20-29
144
30-39
55
40-49
4
50-99
1

Honors Programs

Benedictine University 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 University'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 University:

69%
First-year retention rate
39%
4-year grad rate
53%
6-year grad rate

Majors

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

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Psychology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
38
46.4
54.8
63.2
71.6
80

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 30
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 4
Business
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 75
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 45
  • Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 32
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 28
  • Accounting 27
  • Finance, General 24
  • Organizational Behavior Studies 19
  • Finance, General 9
  • Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 8
  • Business/Managerial Economics 6
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 4
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 4
  • Accounting 4
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 3
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 1
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 1
  • Human Resources Management and Services, Other 0
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 14
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 0
  • Journalism, Other 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 7
  • Information Science/Studies 5
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 8
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 4
  • Music Teacher Education 2
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1
Engineering
  • Engineering Science 5
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 5
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 12
  • Foodservice Systems Administration/Management 4
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 6
  • Spanish Language and Literature 3
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 80
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 55
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 4
  • Health and Wellness, General 2
  • Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 2
  • Pre-Pharmacy Studies 0
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 0
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 0
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 0
History
  • History, General 0
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 29
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 1
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 3
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Mathematics and Computer Science 0
  • International/Globalization Studies 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 0
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 12
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 4
  • Physics, General 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 50
  • Psychology, General 3
Social Sciences
  • Social Sciences, Other 10
  • Sociology, General 8
  • Sociology, General 5
  • Political Science and Government, General 4
  • International Relations and Affairs 0
  • Economics, General 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theology/Theological Studies 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Graphic Design 8
  • Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 2
  • Music, General 1
  • Music, General 1
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 0

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