by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current tuition and fees at Benedictine University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Benedictine University came in at $35,940 for the year for full-time undergrads. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
Of that total, required fees amounted to $1,590; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $34,350 |
| Fees | $1,590 |
| Total | $35,940 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What does Benedictine University cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how Benedictine University prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In IL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Benedictine University runs on the expensive side.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. See the Benedictine University Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at Benedictine University has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $32,700 |
| Two Years Ago | $32,700 |
| One Year Ago | $32,700 |
| Most Recent Year | $34,350 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Benedictine U has moved over recent reported years.
In the latest reported year, tuition moved up 5.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $37,753 in the following year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 1.60%, so cost a year out lands around $36,516.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $36,516 |
| In 2 Years | $37,101 |
| In 3 Years | $37,696 |
| In 4 Years | $38,300 |
| In 5 Years | $38,914 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $149,613.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Benedictine University, check out the Benedictine University Financial Aid page.
