About Benedictine University Online
At Benedictine, You’re Never Alone in Becoming
Accompanying people through change is central to the Benedictine tradition. That spirit shapes your online experience with Benedictine University, where you’re known by name and supported every step of the way to an employer-recognized credential. Our faculty offer valuable mentorship to students of every faith and background, so they’re ready to guide your growth one course and one connection at a time.
Why Choose Benedictine University Online?
Benedictine offers a community that feels close, even from a distance. Our faculty take the time to understand your goals, provide guidance with humility and foster meaningful connections that last well beyond graduation.
A Benedictine degree carries weight with employers and helps you hold onto the values that matter to you while advancing your career. Courses are structured to fit your life so you can balance responsibilities as you earn your degree.
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Accolades and Recognition
Continuing your education online with Benedictine is an investment in your future. These accolades reflect our commitment to quality and dedication to fostering success in the classroom and your career.
#10: “Best Accelerated Online Master’s Degree Programs of 2025” by Intelligent.com1
#29: “Best Colleges for Veterans, Regional Universities Midwest” by U.S. News & World Report2
#31: “Top Performers on Social Mobility, Regional Universities Midwest” by U.S. News & World Report2
Ranked among the “Best Regional Universities Midwest” by U.S. News & World Report2
Ranked among the “Best Public Health Schools” by U.S. News & World Report3
Named one of the “Best Online Nursing School Master’s Programs for 2026” by The Princeton Review4
Named one of the “Best Online MPH Degree Programs for 2026” by The Princeton Review5
Named a Military Friendly® school6
Benedictine University Fast Facts
- Established in 1887
- 44,000+ alumni worldwide
- 42 major programs
- 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio
- 19 NCAA intercollegiate sport programs
- 70% of our graduates are working or in graduate school
Accreditation and Approvals
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association
Illinois State Board of Education
International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES)
Military Friendly School
Yellow Ribbon Program
The nursing programs at Benedictine University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
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Our Vision and Education Hallmarks
Benedictine University aspires to be a thought leader in Catholic higher education. We provide transformative and integrative educational experiences grounded in Benedictine values, helping students lead lives of meaning and purpose as engaged citizens who care for the Earth, welcome people of diverse faiths and cultures and promote the common good.
Benedictine University cultivates virtues of intellect and character by embracing hallmarks of the Rule of St. Benedict:
Our History and Mission
The monks of St. Procopius Abbey established the roots of Benedictine University in Illinois in 1887. They have been active sponsors of the institution throughout its history, first as St. Procopius College, later as Illinois Benedictine College and today as Benedictine University. The university cultivates virtues of intellect and character, encouraging people to engage ideas from many people, cultures and disciplines.
Benedictine University is an inclusive academic community dedicated to teaching and learning, scholarship and service, truth and justice, as inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition, the social teaching of the Church and the principles of wisdom in the Rule of St. Benedict.
Sources
- Intelligent.com. “Best Accelerated Master’s Degree Programs of 2025.” Retrieved February 11, 2025, from https://www.intelligent.com/best-online-degrees/accelerated-masters/.
- U.S. News & World Report. “Benedictine University Rankings.” Retrieved August 12, 2026, from https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/benedictine-university-1767/overall-rankings.
- U.S. News & World Report. “Best Public Health Schools.” Retrieved August 12, 2026, from https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-health-schools/public-health-rankings.
- The Princeton Review. “Best Online Nursing School Master’s Programs for 2026.” Retrieved August 4, 2026, from https://www.princetonreview.com/nursing-school-rankings?rankings=best-online-nursing-school-masters-programs.
- The Princeton Review. “Best Online MPH Degree Programs for 2026.” Retrieved August 4, 2026, from https://www.princetonreview.com/grad-school-rankings?rankings=best-online-mph-degree-programs.
- Military Friendly®. “Benedictine University.” Retrieved August 4, 2026, from https://www.militaryfriendly.com/2024-2025-school-profile/benedictine-university-is-military-friendly/.