Cost of education at Benedictine University stays the same for all students in 2022-23 school year
The tuition fees at Benedictine University remained steady for the 2022-23 school year, as revealed in the most recent disclosure, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the four-year private not-for-profit Benedictine University paid $34,290 for both the 2021-22 and 2022-23 academic years.
Approximately 69% of Benedictine University's undergraduate students are residents of Illinois, while about 30% come from other states, and 1% are international students.
Data indicates that 94% of full-time undergraduates who began studies at Benedictine University in the 2022-23 academic year received some form of student financial aid. A total of 389 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $8.4 million, and 214 students secured student loans exceeding $1.4 million.
Across the entire undergraduate body, 1,915 students benefited from grants or scholarships totaling $37.5 million. Additionally, 1,008 students borrowed $6.5 million in federal student loans.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 171 | 41% | $986,180 | $5,767 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 144 | 35% | $925,920 | $6,430 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 389 | 94% | $6.4 million | $16,568 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 389 | 94% | $8.4 million | $21,484 |
| Federal student loans | 209 | 50% | $1.1 million | $5,153 |
| Other student loans | 19 | 5% | $358,404 | $18,863 |
| Student loan aid | 214 | 52% | $1.4 million | $6,707 |
| Total student aid | 389 | 94% | $9.8 million | $25,173 |