Benedictine University
- Private
Benedictine University: international tuition 39,450 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 46,713 USD, acceptance rate 95.2%. This page lists 1 scholarship open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 105.
Getting in. The school admits 95.2% of applicants (2,896 of 3,043). The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 105+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 46,713 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/6. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Benedictine University?
International tuition is 39,450 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 46,713 USD.
Does Benedictine University offer scholarships for international students?
This page lists 1 scholarship open to international students. International undergraduates are reviewed for merit scholarships upon admittance, up to $20,000. Need-based aid, need-blind policy and CSS Profile are not addressed for international students.
What English scores does Benedictine University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at Benedictine University?
The acceptance rate is 95.2%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
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Tuition and cost for a year
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This is the annual published “Tuition and Fees” rate for full-time students in Lisle; the page does not list a separate international-student rate.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
Scholarships for International Undergraduate StudentsMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page20,000 USD≈ ₫521M
The international admissions page explicitly says international undergraduates are reviewed for up to $20,000 upon admittance.
Benedictine Academic Scholars AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page says all admitted freshmen get a GPA-based merit award but does not mention international students.
Benedictine Need AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
It requires a FAFSA, and the page does not say whether international students qualify.
Mani-Sarathy Opportunity GrantNot for international studentsThe school states this scholarship is not open to international students.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
Limited to legal US residents who are MSIP graduate students or alumni, so it does not apply to first-year international undergraduates.
Deadline: Accepted throughout the year until funds are available
Forms international students file for aid
- Other form
U.S. student figures2024–25Financial aid for all first-year studentsMostly U.S. students, who also get U.S. government aid that international students cannot apply for. A picture of the school's overall aid, not what you would receive.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiOfficial transcripts are required; non-U.S. credentials need an evaluation from ECE, Educational Perspectives, WES or SEF.Required
- Proof of fundsiF or J visa applicants must show funds covering one year of tuition, room and board, and personal expenses.Required
- Counselor recommendationiThe counselor recommendation may be required only of some candidates.Optional
- EssaysiThe personal statement may be required of some candidates only.Optional
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- International application deadline for the fall term (June 1)Applicationabout229days
What the school weighs in admission
- Work experienceConsidered
- Volunteer workNot considered
- Level of applicant's interestNot considered
Admission odds in numbers
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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School & campus
Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 13/10/2026How Duckling sources data