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What's it like at Benedictine University?

Fitness junkies, social butterflies and devoted bookworms all have a home at Benedictine University. Here's a rundown of some of the most important non-academic factors.

Walkability
Sunshine
Cloudy
176-199 days of sun / year
Suburb
Campus Setting
30°
Average winter temp
71°
Average summer temp

Sports

Athletics are a perfect way to being a student body together.

Division Ranking
D3

Weather

Gotta dress for it! Here's a season-by-season summary of the average temperatures at Benedictine University:

90°
76.7
63.3
50.0
36.7
23.3
January
April
July
October
Low
High
Sunshine
Cloudy
It may get cloudy.
176-199 days of sun / year
Snowfall
Heavy
Do you wanna build a snowman?
21-34 inches of snow / year

Geography

Benedictine University is in a suburban setting with moderate walkability and is close to an airport.

Walkability
O'Hare International
Closest airport
Location
Campus Setting
Suburb
Closest national park
India Dunes tl Lkshr (41 mi)
Distance to coast
Great Lakes (26 mi)

State Laws and Politics

The social environment at colleges can be majorly impacted by the laws and politics of the area and the state. Review the information below to determine if politics might impact your experience at Benedictine University.

Politics

Democrat
State vote for president
Democrat
Elected governor
Democrat
County vote for president

Illinois elected a Democrat in the most recent Presidential election. The sitting governor is a Democrat, and the county votes Democrat.

Abortion

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Reproductive laws change quickly. CollegeIQ does its best to update this information as soon as new laws are passed. Learn more about how this is calculated.

LGBTQIA+

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Learn more about how this is determined.

Guns on Campus

Some states have laws about the legality of guns on campus. In general, schools fall into one of three categories:

  • Permissive: The state requires campuses to allow guns on campus but allows for certain restrictions.
  • Restrictive: The state requires campuses to restrict guns on campus.
  • Institutional: The state leaves it up to each campus.

Illinois' gun laws are:

Restrictive
Guns may only be kept in a locked car on campus.

Most state laws apply only to public colleges and universities. Additionally, these laws often change frequently. If gun laws are important to you, you should inquire directly with Benedictine University about its regulations.

Religious Affiliation

The religious affiliation of a school can impact the on-campus environment. Benedictine University is affiliated with:

Roman Catholic
Catholic

Student Life

Eager to get involved at Benedictine University? Here are the most popular student organizations and the main campus events to look forward to.

  1. 1. American Medical Student Association
  2. 2. Muslim Student Association
  3. 3. UNICEF
  4. 4. South Asian Student Association
  5. 5. Student Sentate
  1. 1. Eagle Expo
  2. 2. India Night
  3. 3. Athletic Sporting Events

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