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How strong are the academics at Benedictine University?

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

15:1
Student to faculty ratio
19
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 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
109
10-19
88
20-29
108
30-39
63
40-49
14

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:

66%
First-year retention rate
39%
4-year grad rate
50%
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:

Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Psychology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
13
27.4
41.8
56.2
70.6
85

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 85
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 3
Business
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 34
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 25
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 21
  • Accounting 12
  • Finance, General 12
  • Business/Managerial Economics 9
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 9
  • Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 5
  • Finance, General 3
  • Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 2
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 2
  • Organizational Behavior Studies 1
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 1
  • Human Resources Management and Services, Other 0
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 11
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 0
  • Journalism, Other 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 6
  • Information Science/Studies 4
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 8
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 1
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 1
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
  • Music Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Engineering Science 7
  • Engineering Science 1
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 2
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 6
  • Foodservice Systems Administration/Management 0
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 3
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 33
  • Health and Wellness, General 11
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 1
  • Pre-Pharmacy Studies 0
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 0
  • Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 0
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 0
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 0
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 0
History
  • History, General 2
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 10
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 1
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 2
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 1
  • Mathematics, General 1
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 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 2
  • Physics, General 1
  • Physics, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 42
  • Psychology, General 1
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 11
  • Criminology 4
  • Social Sciences, Other 3
  • Sociology, General 2
  • Sociology, General 1
  • Political Science and Government, General 1
  • Economics, General 0
  • International Relations and Affairs 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theology/Theological Studies 2
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Graphic Design 5
  • Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 0
  • Music, General 0
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 0
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