Benedictine University began in 1887 as a Roman Catholic university associated with the Benedictine order, though people of any faith may attend. It was initially named St. Procopius College and located in the Pilsen community of Chicago. In 1890, the state of IL, chartered the school predominately to educate Czech and Slovak immigrants, but has today grown to a student body of world class diversity. In 2011, the US News & World Report ranked Benedictine University 12th in the Midwest and 6th in Illinois among masters universities for racial diversity.

The campus was moved to its current location about 1/2 hour by car outside of Chicago, in Lisle, IL in 1901. St. Procopius College changed its name to Illinois Benedictine College in 1971, and once again in 1996 to Benedictine University. Benedictine University offers both career focus and liberal arts education training, and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

Benedictine University is an academic powerhouse with opportunities to study in a wide array of degree choices. On line, MBA degrees are available in finance, marketing, international business, health care administration, and a unique entrepreneurship and managing innovation program for future business owners and leaders. There is even a masters degree of education in reading and literacy, allowing those with prior teaching credentials to further their impact on the American school system.

Benedictine University’s Master of Public Health degree is split into two specializations. The Administration of Health Care Institutions and Disaster Management are offered separately or can be taken together to form a dual major.

These programs are offered 100% on line, and are a great opportunity for those with professional and life-long learning goals and a need for flexibility. Students have access to course work and communication tools on a 24/7 basis, allowing them to study and progress academically on a schedule of their choosing.  During on line office hours there are virtual training sessions and collaborative chat groups, allowing for the same style of educator and classmate interaction that is available in a campus setting.

Benedictine University is a world renowned school, and has achieved several achievement awards including the Chronicle of Higher Education 7th fastest growing campus in the country 2004-09, and the US World & News Report 8th highest average freshman retention rate 2001. Crains Chicago Business listed Benedictine’s master of business administration as the fourth largest in the Chicago region and the on line master of science in nursing and public health were both singled out as top 10 nationwide by thebestcolleges.org.

Benedictine University is also acknowledged at one of the top 10 catholic schools in the country and a 2012 military friendly school.

While the school still retains a strong bond with the Benedictine order, it has a strongly held non discrimination policy and is open to all faiths. The moral fabric of the school is guided by the principles of life long learning and can be seen in the many available non academic benefits it provides, such as a complete job placement center, and a top rated athletic program. Benedictine’ University’s athletic club participates at the NCAA III level in baseball, golf, soccer, softball, track, volleyball, lacrosse, tennis, cross country, dance, cheer leading, and football, as well as hosting the summer baseball Dupage Dragons.

Benedictine serves over 3000 undergrad students and 96 percent of all graduates go on to gain employment in their chosen careers.

If you are looking for a fully accredited school with a strong commitment to helping its students achieve their career and educational goals in a fully on line environment with results that extend far beyond the classroom, then Benedictine University is a great place to start your search.

Main Campus
5700 College Road  Lisle, IL 60532

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