Graduate School Overview

Benedictine offers graduate programs in: accountancy, business administration, clinical exercise physiology, clinical psychology, education, leadership, management information systems, management and organizational behavior, nursing, nutrition and wellness, public health, and science content and process. Benedictine offers doctoral programs in: organization development, and higher education and organizational change. 5,279 total University enrollment - At Benedictine, the environment is strengthened by success, not size. Renowned faculty members know students by name and care as much about each student’s progress as they do about their own research. At Benedictine, students will learn from experts, study with professionals and grow to their potential.

Highlights

Admission to a graduate program is offered to applicants who have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and show high probability of success in the program and the profession. The University admits students year-round, allowing them to begin in any term  Many Benedictine students receive financial aid through loans, scholarships and grants  30 percent of all students are minorities  40 student organizations, honorary societies, service groups and ethnic associations  13:1 student-to-faculty ratio

Institute Accreditation

Regional Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Ranking and Reputation

U.S.News & World Report’s 2010 rankings list Benedictine among the top tier of Midwest schools in the 'Best University – Master’s' category and sixth in Illinois for racial diversity

Graduate Credentials Offered

Fields of Study Approx. # Students Enrolled Masters Degrees PhD Degrees Grad Diplomas/ Certificates Business Not Available       Education Not Available       Health Sciences Not Available       Pharmacy Not Available       Public Health Not Available

Admissions & Tuition
Information For US Students	Information For International Students
Admissions Criteria  Minimum GPA: No Set Minimum  Minimum GRE: No Set Minimum Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application: Continuous  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  Annual Tuition: 11,000 - 13,000	Admissions Criteria  Minimum GPA: No Set Minimum  Minimum GRE: No Set Minimum  English Language Proficiency  (Minimum Score)     IELTS : 5.5     TOEFL (Computer-based) : 180.0     TOEFL (Internet-based) : 61.0     TOEFL (Paper-based) : 500.0 Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application: Continuous  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  Annual Tuition: 13,500 - 22,300 Language Support for International Students  Language Classes During Program

Institute Scholarships/Awards and Financial Assistance for Grad Students

US Students International Students Student Loan Programs     Student Work Opportunities Programs

Buildings and Resources

Located in the high-tech East-West Tollway corridor, 25 miles west of Chicago in suburban Lisle near Naperville, Benedictine University is easily accessible from the city and suburbs via the interstate highway system. Situated on a rolling, tree-covered 108-acre campus of 20 buildings, graduate students have access to state-of-the-art classrooms and computer labs and research facilities along with access to the Benedictine University Library which houses over 250 thousand books, 30 thousand electronic books and 40 periodical databases. A modern student center houses a dining hall, lounges, a chapel, a bookstore and meeting rooms. The Dan and Ada Rice Athletic Center and village of Lisle-Benedictine University Sports Complex feature a variety of facilities for student use. Founders' Woods apartments offer one-, two- and four-bedroom residences.

Grad Student Organizations

Honor Societies - Sigma Beta Delta