Benedictine University
School info
3.1
Overall Quality
Reputation
3.4
Food
2.5
Clubs
2.8
Facilities
3.1
Internet
2.9
Location
3.4
Opportunities
3.2
Safety
4.5
Social
2.6
Happiness
3.2
Basic Information
Location
- Lisle, IL
Institution Overview
- Public/Private: Private university
- Established: 1887; 137 years ago (1887)
- Founder: Benedictine monks of St. Procopius Abbey
Academic information
Degree Courses
- Over 100
Key Area
- Biology and Environmental Studies
- Health and Healthcare Professions
- Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Physics and Engineering Science
- Psychology and Social Sciences
Student and Staff Numbers
- Students: 3,123 (fall 2022)
- Undergraduates: 2,042 (fall 2022)
- Postgraduates: 1,081 (fall 2022)
- Academic Staff: Over 200
Notable Alumni
- David Koechner
- Wangari Muta Maathai
- Patrick D. Gallagher
- Terrance W. Gainer
- Bob Veale
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Students talk about this school
Good reviews
Overall 5
Love this school! Save environment, tough education and you can create connections for jobs.
Overall 4.5
Over all a good University !!
Overall 4.5
I love it here!
Overall 4.5
None.
Overall 4.5
None.
Overall 4.4
Benedictine was a wonderful, picturesque campus that gave my wife and I a lot of memories while I attended there. It is a relaxed atmosphere, and everyone was so friendly.
Overall 4.2
If you live on campus its a great place! Its safe & lots of good opportunities
Overall 4.2
It's a great school. It depends what kind of person you are and what you're looking for in a school. There are many great science professors who are really motivating when you talk to them outside of class. Science department really prepares you. It's hard but honestly, I'm prepared. Alot of people are pre-med in this school.
Overall 4.2
Im honestly super happy I found BenU. Im a commuter and the drive is nice, the campus is large enough to get away but small enough so you dont feel overwhelmed and the professors are very accommodating. Some are better than others, but in all its exceeded my expectations
Overall 4.2
I find it humorous how a lot of people complain how because BU doesn't have a more "party school" appeal that it is not a good choice. You go to university for an education. Period. Some of us are actually paying for our own education and not relying on our parents to foot the bill. I have really enjoyed BU and love the diversity here.
Bad reviews
Overall 0.9
This school is horrible. Run in another direction! Campus life is lame. Teachers don't care about your education.
Overall 0.9
Not Specified.
Overall 1.2
The MPH program online is not well organized. Advisors seem to be switched all the time and with little notice. The competencies are poorly taught and the level of the instruction is what I expect to see at a high school. There is a lack of information given to you throughout the program as to what steps need to be complete before graduation.
Overall 1.4
No social scene at this school. The professors seemed angry at the school all the time. I really regretted going here.
Overall 1.4
Horrible admissions office. Horrible councilors that dont do anything to help or even email you back (at least mine was like this). They cancel classes out of the blue. If you dont pay your $20 parking ticket you dont get to register and there goes your entire semester. No social life what soever.
Overall 1.4
No public transportation, campus is dirt and dead grass, beautiful athletic facilities,jocks have literally torn up weight rooms, Pool Has been shut down for years due to vandalism) extreme favoritism from most faculty & dean.. I am returning adult student, and the "entitled" spoiled kids were scary.. I havent said a word until now. -WAY OVERRATED
Overall 1.5
Benedictine is a poorly organized university. If you're going to attend, do not live on campus because your experience will be undeniably horrible. Since they have a small population of residents, they do not treat them with proper or adequate services. Also, the education is sketchy considering the money you shell out for it. Wouldn't recommend.
Overall 1.6
Any college experience is ultimately what you make of it--not BenU. This isn't your typical commuter school, this school has students who do NOT socialize at ALL. It is silence walking between buildings and classes. There isn't much social events and most kids don't do anything on the weekends. Most students transfer out after freshman year.
Overall 1.6
I really hated my time here and have not met too many people who enjoyed attending Benedictine. Really boring campus and the faculty and staff were all pretty rude, ESPECIALLY the people who work in the offices. They always gave everyone a hard time. Don't go here.
Overall 1.7
Not the best.