Benedictine University's published cost of attendance is $46,713. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $20,168, families in the lower-middle range pay around $17,869, middle-income families pay about $18,628, families in the upper-middle range pay approximately $23,517, and higher-income families pay roughly $27,454.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $46,713 |
| Tuition and Fees | $35,940 |
| Room and Board | $10,850 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,976 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$24,400 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $22,313 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $20,168 |
| $30–48k | $17,869 |
| $48–75k | $18,628 |
| $75–110k | $23,517 |
| $110k+ | $27,454 |
Benedictine University's published cost of attendance is $46,713. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $20,168, families in the lower-middle range pay around $17,869, middle-income families pay about $18,628, families in the upper-middle range pay approximately $23,517, and higher-income families pay roughly $27,454. Azimuth ranks Benedictine University #749 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Benedictine University uses the FAFSA to determine need-based aid eligibility. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Merit scholarships are available for qualifying students, and work-study is offered as part of the aid package. The gap between published cost and net price reflects the institution's commitment to need-based aid, though the spread across income bands suggests that deeper aid reserves are available for lower-income families than for those in higher brackets. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $22,900; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at Benedictine University's median four-year earnings of $72,460, median federal debt of $22,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $254 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Benedictine University earn median 4-year earnings of $72,460, placing Benedictine University in the 73.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $19,593 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Benedictine University in the 95.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Benedictine University #204 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Benedictine University's concentration in business and professional fields. Health/Medical Preparatory Programs is the largest program with 80 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $50,130, performing at 0.8x the national CIP-4 benchmark for the field. The Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other program graduates 75 students with median 4-year earnings of $71,185, and Nursing delivers median 4-year earnings of $97,934 across 55 graduates. These programs anchor the institution's return story, with Psychology, General and Business Administration rounding out the top-earning fields. The dominance of Business — representing 41% of degrees — combined with meaningful enrollment in Social Sciences and Education fields, creates a program mix oriented toward stable, professional career pathways with consistent four-year earnings outcomes.
