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The Board of Trustees has approved 2024-2025 tuition and fees. In setting next year’s fees, University leadership worked diligently to review all available data regarding the students we serve throughout the BenU community. As a result, traditional Lisle and Mesa undergraduate tuition will not increase.
- Increasing the number of full-time faculty over the next five years. For it is within the faculty – the purveyors of University knowledge, truth and community spirit – that we build a strong foundation for student success.
- Increasing student scholarship funds. We want to ensure students who aspire to join the Benedictine community have the financial resources to be successful in their studies.
- Continuing improvement of technology and facilities at all sites. Significant improvements have been made in recent years, but there are still more to address as we strive to provide our students with improved service and capacities.
Remaining competitive and sustainable in the constantly changing higher education environment requires the University to adjust our tuition and fees structure on an annual basis. Increased tuition and fees enable the University to reinvest in key areas so we may continue guiding minds and spirits to be successful not only as professionals, but also as positive contributors to society.
While we anticipate that our 2024-2025 tuition rates will remain highly competitive in comparison to other Catholic universities in our primary service areas, we will continue to work to make tuition affordable to all Benedictine University students.
All tuition and fees listed are subject to change effective summer term. For information regarding course related fees, please refer to the College that corresponds to the class.
*All fees are subject to change without further notice.
Traditional Undergraduate Tuition | 2024-2025 | |
Tuition and Fees | ||
Full-Time Students | ||
(12-18 credit hours) | ||
Year Tuition and Fees | $34,350 | |
Semester Tuition | $17,175 | |
Semester Student Service Fee | $795 | |
Overload Tuition Fee | ||
(per credit hour over 18) | ||
Equal to semester hour part time rate | ||
Part-Time Students | ||
(1-11 credit hours) | ||
Tuition (per credit hour) | $1,145 | |
Student Service Fee (per credit hour) | $60 | |
Summer | ||
Summer 2024 Tuition for visiting students (per credit hour) | $700 | |
Summer 2024 Tuition for BenU students (per credit hour) | $590 | |
Audit (no credit) | ||
Tuition (per credit hour) | $700 | |
Accelerated Programs | ||
On Campus | ||
Tuition (per credit hour) | ||
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, Business Analytics and Finance (Returning Students) | $680 | |
Hybrid Off Campus | ||
Tuition (per credit hour) | ||
Adult Accelerated General Education | 70% off student program rate | |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree completion | $390 | |
Bachelor of Arts in Management 3 + 1 | $600 | |
Online | ||
Tuition (per credit hour) | ||
Undergraduate – Bachelor of Arts in Management | $660 | |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing | $415 | |
Room and Board Charges | ||
Residence Halls | ||
per semester | ||
Jaeger/Ondrak Hall – Double Occupancy | $5,425/$10,850 | |
Jaeger/Ondrak Hall – Single Occupancy | $6,008/$12,016 | |
Board Option 1 | Gold Plan – 19 meals per week, $150 Dining$, 4 guest passes | |
Board Option 2 | Eagle Plan – 15 meals per week, $250 Dining$, 4 guest passes | |
Board Option 3 | Lite Plan – 10 Meals per week, $350 Dining$, 4 guest passes | |
Cancellation Fee | $1,000 | |
Room change fee | $50 | |
Security deposit | $125 | |
Returning Students and Incoming Transfers | ||
Founders’ Woods | ||
per semester | ||
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Double Occupancy (per person) | $5,472/$10,944 | |
4 Bedroom, 2 Bath (per person) | $5,572/$11,144 | |
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath (per person) | $6,166/$12,332 | |
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath (per person) | $6,437/$12,874 | |
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (per person) | $7,681/$15,362 | |
Board Option 1 | 100 Meal Plan: 100 meals plus $250 Dining$ | |
Board Option 2 | 75 Meal Plan: 75 meals plsu $350 Dining$ | |
Cancellation fee | $1,000 | |
Room change fee | $100 | |
Security deposit | $125 | |
Returning Students and Incoming Transfers | ||
All full-time undergraduate students receive $15 BBuck$ and two meals | ||
Commuter Meal Plans | ||
per semester | ||
Benny’s 50 Pack + $75 BBuck$: 50 meals plus $75 BBuck$ | $575 | |
Benny’s 30 Pack + $50 BBuck$: 30 meals plus $50 BBuck$ | $365 | |
Benny’s 20 Pack: 20 meals | $210 | |
Administrative Service Charges | ||
Administrative fee | $250 | |
Apostille Processing | $150 | |
Certification Application | $30 | |
(non-refundable, per certificate) | ||
Diploma – duplicate fee | $25 | |
(per diploma) | ||
Diploma – electronic format | $10 | |
Enrollment deposit | $100 | |
External Credit Hour Exam Fee including CLEP, AP, IB | $10 | |
(per credit hour posted) | ||
Graduation fee | $145 | |
(non-refundable) | ||
Graduation – Late application fee | $150 | |
(incurred in addition to graduation fee when published deadline is missed) | ||
Insufficient Funds (NSF) fee | $25 | |
Late payment fee | $100 | |
New student orientation fee | $300 | |
Placement testing posting fee | $10 | |
Transcript – electronic format | $7 | |
Student Service fee – Hybrid/Off Campus (per term) | $125 | |
Student Service fee – Online programs (per credit hour) | $40 | |
Transcript – express mailing per address | $32 | |
Transcript – paper | $12 | |
Work/Life Experience fee available only for bachelor’s completion programs | ||
(per credit hour granted) | $150 | |
Traditional Undergraduate Tuition | ||
Tuition and Fees | ||
Full-Time Students | ||
(12-18 credit hours) | ||
Year Tuition and Fees | $22,380 | |
Semester Tuition | $11,190 | |
Semester Student Service Fee | $550 | |
Overload Tuition Fee | ||
(per credit hour over 18) | ||
Equal to semester hour part time rate | ||
Part-Time Students | ||
(1-11 credit hours) | ||
Tuition (per credit hour) | $746 | |
Student Service fee (per credit hour) | $40 | |
Summer | ||
Summer 2024 Tuition for visiting students (per credit hour) | $700 | |
Summer 2024 Tuition for BenU students (per credit hour) | $590 | |
Audit (no credit) | ||
Tuition (per credit hour) | $746 | |
Room and Board Charges | ||
Alhambra Residence Hall | ||
(per semester) | ||
Single | $5,250 | |
Double | $3,780 | |
Suite Double | $5,145 | |
Suite Triple | $4,200 | |
Cancellation fee | $1,000 | |
Private room surcharge (per term) | $555 | |
Room change fee | $100 | |
Security deposit | $125 | |
Administrative Service Charges | ||
Administrative fee | $250 | |
Apostille Processing | $150 | |
BenCard (ID card) replacement | $25 | |
Certification fee | $30 | |
(non-refundable, per certificate) | ||
Diploma – duplicate fee | $25 | |
(per diploma) | ||
Diploma – electronic format | $10 | |
Enrollment deposit | $100 | |
External Credit Hour Exam Fee including CLEP, AP, IB | $10 | |
(per credit hour posted) | ||
Graduation fee | $145 | |
(non-refundable) | ||
Graduation – Late application fee | $150 | |
(incurred in addition to graduation fee when published deadline is missed) | ||
Insufficient Funds (NSF) fee | $25 | |
Late payment fee | $100 | |
Parking tag replacement | $5 | |
Placement test posting fee | $10 | |
Special Examination | $5 | |
Transcript – electronic format | $7 | |
Transcript – express mailing per address | $32 | |
Transcript – paper | $12 | |
Work/Life Experience fee | $150 | |
Tuition | ||
On Campus | ||
Semester Tuition (per credit hour) | $800 | |
Master of Business Administration, Accountancy, Business Analytics, Clinical Psychology, Finance, Leadership, Management Information Systems, Management and Organizational Behavior, Public Health, Taxation | ||
Tuition (per credit hour) Clinical Exercise Physiology, Integrated Physiology, Linguistics, Molecular & Cellular Biology | $1,130 | |
Master of Science in Nutrition and Wellness (per credit hour) | $750 | |
Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (per credit hour) | $700 | |
Audit (no credit) | $800-$1,130 | |
Graduate Certificate Programs | $800 | |
Dual Degree Programs – Tuition will be charged at the higher rate of the two programs | ||
Online | ||
Master of Business Administration | $800 | |
Master of Science in Management and Organizational Behavior | $800 | |
Master of Science in Nursing | $670 | |
Master of Science in Nutrition and Wellness (Quarter) | $670 | |
Master of Science in Nutrition and Wellness (Semester) | $750 | |
Master of Public Health | $800 | |
Administrative Service Charges | ||
Administrative fee | $250 | |
Admission Reservation Deposit MSIP | $300 | |
Apostille Processing | $150 | |
Certification Application | $30 | |
(non-refundable, per certificate) | ||
Diploma – duplicate fee | $25 | |
Diploma – electronic format | $10 | |
Enrollment/Registration Deposit – Accelerated On Campus | $125 | |
Enrollment/Registration Deposit – Hybrid Off Campus | $125 | |
External Credit Hour Exam Fee including CLEP, AP, IB | $10 | |
(per credit hour posted) | ||
Graduation fee | $145 | |
(non-refundable) | ||
Graduation – Late application fee | $150 | |
(incurred in addition to graduation fee when published deadline is missed) | ||
Insufficient Funds (NSF) fee | $25 | |
Late payment fee | $100 | |
Placement test posting fee | $10 | |
Special examination | $5 | |
Graduate Technology fee – On Campus Quarter Hour (per credit hour) | $53 | |
Graduate Technology fee – Graduate Semester (Online and On Campus) (per term) | $125 | |
Transcript – electronic format | $7 | |
Transcript – express mailing per address | $32 | |
Transcript – paper | $12 | |
Tuition | ||
Accelerated On Campus | ||
(per credit hour) | ||
Ph.D. in Organization Development Cohort 14 | $1,459 | |
Ph.D. in Organization Development Cohort 15 | $1,666 | |
Ph.D./D.B.A. in Values Driven Leadership | $1,818 | |
Online | ||
Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) in Executive Leadership | ||
Tuition (per credit hour) | $1,050 | |
Administrative Service Charges | ||
Administrative fee | $250 | |
Apostille Processing | $150 | |
Certification Application | $30 | |
(non-refundable, per certificate) | ||
Diploma – duplicate fee | $25 | |
(per diploma) | ||
Diploma – electronic format | $10 | |
Enrollment/Registration Deposit – Accelerated On Campus | $125 | |
Enrollment/Registration Deposit – Online Programs | $200 | |
External Credit Hour Exam Fee including CLEP, AP, IB | $10 | |
(per credit hour posted) | ||
Graduation Fee | $205 | |
(non-refundable) | ||
Graduation – Late application fee | $150 | |
(incurred in addition to graduation fee when published deadline is missed) | ||
Insufficient Funds (NSF) fee | $25 | |
Late payment fee | $100 | |
Placement testing posting fee | $10 | |
Special examination | $5 | |
Doctoral Technology fee (on campus and online) (per term) | $125 | |
Transcript – electronic format | $7 | |
Transcript – express mailing per address | $32 | |
Transcript – paper | $12 | |
Students are responsible for securing required textbooks and other educational resources prior to the start of each course.
All tuition and fees are due to Benedictine University at the start of each course. Benedictine University reserves the right to change tuition, fees, courses and sequencing of courses without notice. Please note that fees are nonrefundable.
All tuition remission students and consortium students must pay applicable fees such as student service, graduation, certificate, course and lab fees. All fees are subject to change without further notice.
Acceptable forms of payment include: cash, check, money order, American Express, MasterCard, Visa or Discover.
Payment plans are available through MyBenU Self-Service.
The Board of Trustees has approved 2023-2024 tuition and fees. In setting next year’s fees, University leadership worked diligently to review all available data regarding the students we serve throughout the BenU community. As a result, traditional Lisle and Mesa undergraduate tuition will not increase.
Increasing the number of full-time faculty over the next five years. For it is within the faculty – the purveyors of University knowledge, truth and community spirit – that we build a strong foundation for student success.
Increasing student scholarship funds. We want to ensure students who aspire to join the Benedictine community have the financial resources to be successful in their studies.
Continuing improvement of technology and facilities at all sites. Significant improvements have been made in recent years, but there are still more to address as we strive to provide our students with improved service and capacities.
Remaining competitive and sustainable in the constantly changing higher education environment requires the University to adjust our tuition and fees structure on an annual basis. Increased tuition and fees enable the University to reinvest in key areas so we may continue guiding minds and spirits to be successful not only as professionals, but also as positive contributors to society.
While we anticipate that our 2023-2024 tuition rates will remain highly competitive in comparison to other Catholic universities in our primary service areas, we will continue to work to make tuition affordable to all Benedictine University students.
All tuition and fees listed are subject to change effective summer term. For information regarding course related fees, please refer to the College that corresponds to the class.
*All fees are subject to change without further notice.
Traditional Undergraduate Tuition | ||
Tuition and Fees | ||
Full-Time Students | ||
(12-18 credit hours) | ||
Year Tuition and Fees | $34,290 | |
Semester Tuition | $16,350 | |
Semester Student Service Fee | $795 | |
Overload Tuition Fee | ||
(per credit hour over 18) | ||
Equal to semester hour part time rate | ||
Part-Time Students | ||
(1-11 credit hours) | ||
Tuition (per credit hour) | $1,090 | |
Student Service Fee (per credit hour) | $60 | |
Summer | ||
Summer 2023 Tuition for visiting students (per credit hour) | $700 | |
Summer 2023 Tuition for BenU students (per credit hour) | $590 | |
Audit (no credit) | ||
Tuition (per credit hour) | $700 | |
Accelerated Programs | ||
On Campus | ||
Tuition (per credit hour) | ||
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, Business Analytics and Finance (Returning Students) | $680 | |
Hybrid Off Campus | ||
Tuition (per credit hour) | ||
Adult Accelerated General Education | 70% off student program rate | |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree completion | $390 | |
Bachelor of Arts in Management 3 + 1 | $600 | |
Online | ||
Tuition (per credit hour) | ||
Undergraduate – Bachelor of Arts in Management | $660 | |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing | $415 | |
Room and Board Charges | ||
Residence Halls | ||
per semester | ||
Jaeger/Ondrak Hall – Double Occupancy | $5,168/$10,336 | |
Jaeger/Ondrak Hall – Single Occupancy | $5,723/$11,446 | |
Board Option 1 | Gold Plan – 19 meals per week, $150 Dining$, 4 guest passes | |
Board Option 2 | Eagle Plan – 15 meals per week, $250 Dining$, 4 guest passes | |
Board Option 3 | Lite Plan – 10 Meals per week, $350 Dining$, 4 guest passes | |
Cancellation Fee | $1,000 | |
Room change fee | $50 | |
Security deposit | $125 | |
Returning Students and Incoming Transfers | ||
Founders’ Woods | ||
per semester | ||
4 BR, 2 BTH (per person) | $5,307/$10,614 | |
2 BR, 1 BTH (per person) | $5,873/$11,746 | |
2 BR, 2 BTH (per person) | $6,131/$12,262 | |
1 BR, 1 BTH (per person) | $7,315/$14,630 | |
Board Option 1 | 100 Meal Plan: 100 meals plus $250 Dining$ | |
Board Option 2 | 75 Meal Plan: 75 meals plsu $350 Dining$ | |
Cancellation fee | $1,000 | |
Room change fee | $100 | |
Security deposit | $125 | |
Returning Students and Incoming Transfers | ||
All full-time undergraduate students receive $15 BBuck$ and two meals | ||
Commuter Meal Plans | ||
per semester | ||
Benny’s 50 Pack + $75 BBuck$: 50 meals plus $75 BBuck$ | $550 | |
Benny’s 30 Pack + $50 BBuck$: 30 meals plus $50 BBuck$ | $350 | |
Benny’s 20 Pack: 20 meals | $200 | |
Administrative Service Charges | ||
Administrative fee | $250 | |
Apostille Processing | $150 | |
Certification Application | $30 | |
(non-refundable, per certificate) | ||
Diploma red cover | $10 | |
Diploma – duplicate fee | $25 | |
(per diploma) | ||
Diploma – electronic format | $10 | |
Enrollment deposit | $100 | |
External Credit Hour Exam Fee including CLEP, AP, IB | $10 | |
(per credit hour posted) | ||
Graduation fee | $145 | |
(non-refundable) | ||
Graduation – Late application fee | $150 | |
(incurred in addition to graduation fee when published deadline is missed) | ||
Insufficient Funds (NSF) fee | $25 | |
Late payment fee | $100 | |
New student orientation fee | $250 | |
Placement testing posting fee | $10 | |
Transcript – electronic format | $7 | |
Student Service fee – Hybrid/Off Campus (per term) | $125 | |
Student Service fee – Online programs (per credit hour) | $40 | |
Transcript – express mailing per address | $30 | |
Transcript – paper | $10 | |
Work/Life Experience fee available only for bachelor’s completion programs | $150 | |
(per credit hour granted) |
Traditional Undergraduate Tuition | ||
Tuition and Fees | ||
Full-Time Students | ||
(12-18 credit hours) | ||
Year Tuition and Fees | $22,400 | |
Semester Tuition | $10,650 | |
Semester Student Service Fee | $550 | |
Overload Tuition Fee | ||
(per credit hour over 18) | ||
Equal to semester hour part time rate | ||
Part-Time Students | ||
(1-11 credit hours) | ||
Tuition (per credit hour) | $710 | |
Student Service fee (per credit hour) | $40 | |
Summer | ||
Summer 2023 Tuition for visiting students (per credit hour) | $700 | |
Summer 2023 Tuition for BenU students (per credit hour) | $590 | |
Audit (no credit) | ||
Tuition (per credit hour) | $700 | |
Room and Board Charges | ||
Alhambra Residence Hall | ||
(per semester) | ||
Single | $5,000 | |
Double | $3,600 | |
Suite Double | $4,900 | |
Suite Triple | $4,000 | |
Cancellation fee | $1,000 | |
Private room surcharge (per term) | $555 | |
Room change fee | $100 | |
Security deposit | $125 | |
Administrative Service Charges | ||
Administrative fee | $250 | |
Appostille Processing | $150 | |
BenCard (ID card) replacement | $25 | |
Certification fee | $30 | |
(non-refundable, per certificate) | ||
Diploma red cover | $10 | |
Diploma – duplicate fee | $25 | |
(per diploma) | ||
Diploma – electronic format | $10 | |
Enrollment deposit | $100 | |
External Credit Hour Exam Fee including CLEP, AP, IB | $10 | |
(per credit hour posted) | ||
Graduation fee | $145 | |
(non-refundable) | ||
Graduation – Late application fee | $150 | |
(incurred in addition to graduation fee when published deadline is missed) | ||
Insufficient Funds (NSF) fee | $25 | |
Late payment fee | $100 | |
New student orientation fee | $150 | |
Parking tag replacement | $5 | |
Placement test posting fee | $10 | |
Special Examination | $5 | |
Transcript – electronic format | $7 | |
Transcript – express mailing per address | $30 | |
Transcript – paper | $10 | |
Work/Life Experience fee | $150 |
Tuition | ||
On Campus | ||
Semester Tuition (per credit hour) | $800 | |
Master of Business Administration, Accountancy, Business Analytics, Clinical Psychology, Finance, Leadership, Management Information Systems, Management and Organizational Behavior, Public Health, Taxation | ||
Tuition (per credit hour) Clinical Exercise Physiology, Integrated Physiology, Linguistics, Molecular & Cellular Biology | $1,130 | |
Master of Science in Nutrition and Wellness (per credit hour) | $750 | |
Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (per credit hour) | $700 | |
Audit (no credit) | $800-$1,130 | |
Graduate Certificate Programs | $800 | |
Dual Degree Programs – Tuition will be charged at the higher rate of the two programs | ||
Online | ||
Master of Business Administration | $800 | |
Master of Science in Management and Organizational Behavior | $800 | |
Master of Science in Nursing | $670 | |
Master of Science in Nutrition and Wellness (Quarter) | $670 | |
Master of Science in Nutrition and Wellness (Semester) | $750 | |
Master of Public Health | $800 | |
Administrative Service Charges | ||
Administrative fee | $250 | |
Admission Reservation Deposit MSIP | $300 | |
Apostille Processing | $150 | |
Certification Application | $30 | |
(non-refundable, per certificate) | ||
Diploma red cover | $10 | |
Diploma – duplicate fee | $25 | |
Diploma – electronic format | $10 | |
Enrollment/Registration Deposit – Accelerated On Campus | $125 | |
Enrollment/Registration Deposit – Hybrid Off Campus | $125 | |
External Credit Hour Exam Fee including CLEP, AP, IB | $10 | |
(per credit hour posted) | ||
Graduation fee | $145 | |
(non-refundable) | ||
Graduation – Late application fee | $150 | |
(incurred in addition to graduation fee when published deadline is missed) | ||
Insufficient Funds (NSF) fee | $25 | |
Late payment fee | $100 | |
Placement test posting fee | $10 | |
Special examination | $5 | |
Graduate Technology fee – On Campus Quarter Hour (per credit hour) | $53 | |
Graduate Technology fee – Graduate Semester (Online and On Campus) (per term) | $125 | |
Student Service fee – Undergraduate Online programs | $40 | |
(per credit hour) | ||
Transcript – electronic format | $7 | |
Transcript – express mailing per address | $30 | |
Transcript – paper | $10 |
Tuition | ||
Accelerated On Campus | ||
(per credit hour) | ||
Ph.D. in Organization Development | $1,459 | |
Ph.D./D.B.A. in Values Driven Leadership | $1,818 | |
Online | ||
Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) in Executive Leadership | $1,050 | |
Tuition (per credit hour) | ||
Administrative Service Charges | ||
Administrative fee | $250 | |
Apostille Processing | $150 | |
Certification Application | $30 | |
(non-refundable, per certificate) | ||
Diploma red cover | $10 | |
Diploma – duplicate fee | $25 | |
(per diploma) | ||
Diploma – electronic format | $10 | |
Enrollment/Registration Deposit – Accelerated On Campus | $125 | |
Enrollment/Registration Deposit – Online Programs | $200 | |
External Credit Hour Exam Fee including CLEP, AP, IB | $10 | |
(per credit hour posted) | ||
Graduation Fee | $205 | |
(non-refundable) | ||
Graduation – Late application fee | $150 | |
(incurred in addition to graduation fee when published deadline is missed) | ||
Insufficient Funds (NSF) fee | $25 | |
Late payment fee | $100 | |
Placement testing posting fee | $10 | |
Special examination | $5 | |
Doctoral Technology fee (on campus and online) (per term) | $125 | |
Transcript – electronic format | $7 | |
Transcript – express mailing per address | $30 | |
Transcript – paper | $10 |
Additional Information
Students are responsible for securing required textbooks and other educational resources prior to the start of each course.
All tuition and fees are due to Benedictine University at the start of each course. Benedictine University reserves the right to change tuition, fees, courses and sequencing of courses without notice. Please note that fees are nonrefundable.
All tuition remission students and consortium students must pay applicable fees such as student service, graduation, certificate, course and lab fees. All fees are subject to change without further notice.
Acceptable forms of payment include: cash, check, money order, American Express, MasterCard, Visa or Discover.
Payment plans are available through MyBenU Self-Service.
Traditional undergraduate students may create budgets to manage their tuition costs per term or annually. See the Payment Options on this page below for details.
Adult accelerated undergraduate students, graduate students and Ed.D. students may create budgets to manage their tuition costs per session or per term.
Ph.D. and D.B.A. students should follow the instructions on the option they have selected on the Financial Arrangements Form.
Students utilizing tuition reimbursement must submit documentation of eligibility in your employer’s tuition assistance program. Once documentation is verified, you will be able to enroll in a deferred payment plan.
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