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A Little History

Benedictine University was founded in Chicago as St. Procopius College by the Benedictine monks of St. Procopius Abbey in 1887. It secured a charter from the state of Illinois in 1890. The College was founded to educate men of Czech and Slovak descent, and most students were of Czech ancestry in the early years. In 1901 the College moved to the more congenial atmosphere of Lisle, in DuPage County. The College became coeducational in 1968 and was renamed Illinois Benedictine College in 1971. In response to community needs, graduate, doctorate and adult learner programs were added. The College became Benedictine University in 1996.

Today at Benedictine University

Benedictine University is situated on a rolling, tree-covered 108-acre campus of 10 major buildings with air-conditioned classrooms and modern, well-equipped laboratories. A comprehensive learning center with full media library and a modern and technically advanced science facility, filled with advanced laboratory space, digital classrooms and modern research equipment opened in Fall 2001. A student athletic center features three full-size basketball courts, a competition-size swimming pool, three tennis courts and training facilities. All of the residence halls are comfortable and spacious, and have access to the Internet. Other features include a scenic campus lake, a student center with dining halls, chapel, bookstore, meeting rooms and the Village of Lisle-Benedictine University Sports Complex providing top quality football, soccer, lacrosse, track, softball and baseball fields.

Online Degree

Online M.B.A. Program:
Benedictine University offers a high quality, fully online M.B.A. with four in-demand concentrations in Financial Management, Health Administration, International Business and Marketing Management. The interactive online format of the Online M.B.A. allows you the flexibility to complete your coursework around busy work and personal schedules; and earn your master's degree from an established, reputable university.

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Benedictine University
5700 College Road
Lisle, IL 60532
630-829-6000
http://www.ben.edu

* Accreditation
Benedictine University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the Illinois State Board of Education Teacher Certification Section, the National League for Nursing and the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of The American Dietetic Association.