Paying for Benedictine University

UndergraduateGraduate
2024 Tuition & Fee $32,546 0.32% $20,258 0.09%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Benedictine University (Benedictine) is $32,546 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $20,258. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $34,962. The tuition & fee is same as last year (2023) at Benedictine.
92% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $19,080. It could cover 58.62% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $29,120 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
Benedictine's 4-year tuition is $130,700, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $196,161.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Benedictine University is $32,546. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 0.32% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $34,962.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $32,651 , a 0.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Benedictine Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$32,441$13,502
2023-2024$32,546$13,754
Change % 2023-20240.32%1.87%
2024-2025$32,651$14,011

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $20,258. The graduate tuition has been risen by 0.09% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,758.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $20,277 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 0.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Benedictine Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$20,239$13,502
2023-2024$20,258$13,754
Change % 2023-20240.09%1.87%
2024-2025$20,277$14,011

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Benedictine. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $1,034. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $796.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$1,031
2023-2024$1,034
2024-2025$1,037
Graduate2022-2023$794
2023-2024$796
2024-2025$798

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $13,754 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 1.87% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 4.00% compared to the previous year.
The Benedictine's 2024 on-campus COA is $48,200 and off-campus COA is $51,714.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Benedictine
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees$32,546
Room & Board$10,266$12,498
Personal Expenses$3,488$4,770
Books & Supplies$1,900
Cost of Attendance$48,200$51,714
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Benedictine Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Benedictine?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Benedictine is $130,700.
Since the tuition & fees at Benedictine University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Benedictine 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$32,598$32,649$32,701$32,752$130,700
Class of 2029Fall 2025$32,649$32,701$32,752$32,804$130,907
Class of 2030Fall 2026$32,701$32,752$32,804$32,856$131,114
Class of 2031Fall 2027$32,752$32,804$32,856$32,908$131,321
Class of 2032Fall 2028$32,804$32,856$32,908$32,960$131,529

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $196,161.
Benedictine 4 Years COA
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$48,529$48,864$49,208$49,560$196,161
Class of 2029Fall 2025$48,864$49,208$49,560$49,920$197,552
Class of 2030Fall 2026$49,208$49,560$49,920$50,288$198,976
Class of 2031Fall 2027$49,560$49,920$50,288$50,666$200,434
Class of 2032Fall 2028$49,920$50,288$50,666$51,053$201,927

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 92% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $119,841.
Benedictine 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$29,449$29,784$30,128$30,480$119,841
Class of 2029Fall 2025$29,784$30,128$30,480$30,840$121,232
Class of 2030Fall 2026$30,128$30,480$30,840$31,208$122,656
Class of 2031Fall 2027$30,480$30,840$31,208$31,586$124,114
Class of 2032Fall 2028$30,840$31,208$31,586$31,973$125,607

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Benedictine University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Benedictine
In-StateOut-of-State
Benedictine University$32,546
Northwestern University$65,997
DePaul University$44,174
University of Chicago$65,619
Loyola University Chicago$51,716
National Louis University$14,601
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