First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Rolling |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: catalog.ben.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 85 |
| Psychology | 42 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 34 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 33 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 25 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 21 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 12 |
| Finance | 12 |
Show the other 32 majors
| Accounting | 12 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 11 |
| Political Science and Government | 11 |
| Health and Wellness | 11 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 10 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 9 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 9 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 |
| Engineering Science | 7 |
| Computer Science | 6 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | 6 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 5 |
| Graphic Design | 5 |
| Criminology | 4 |
| Information Science/Studies | 4 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 3 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
| History | 2 |
| Chemistry | 2 |
| Theology/Theological Studies | 2 |
| General Studies | 2 |
| English Language and Literature | 2 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 |
| Mathematics | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Physics | 1 |
| Sociology | 1 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 1 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 1 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
9% of men in fraternities · 3% of women in sororities · 6% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2024–25)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
9,408,576 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Chicago O'Hare International (ORD)
Nearest hub airport
Chicago O'Hare International (ORD)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 9.7 of 20
Elevation
739 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
15°F
July high
84°F
Annual snowfall
24.3 in
Days at 90°F or higher
17 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,110 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- North Central College2 mi
- Wheaton College6 mi
- Elmhurst University11 mi
- Lewis University12 mi
- Aurora University13 mi
- Dominican University17 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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