Benedictine University at Mesa

Benedictine University at Mesa

225 E. Main Street - Mesa, AZ 85201
Great Lakes Region
Suburban Campus Setting
Small Size
1,972 Undergrad Enrollment
15:1 Student:Faculty
Doctoral Highest Degree
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Benedictine University at Mesa
225 E. Main Street - Mesa, AZ 85201
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Benedictine University at Mesa is the first Catholic university in Arizona. A branch campus of Benedictine University, the Mesa campus opened in 2013 and has a growing athletics program, competing in men’s and women’s cross country, golf, tennis and volleyball. In 2015, Benedictine University at Mesa will launch teams in men’s and women’s basketball and men’s and women’s soccer.

Benedictine University, one of the nation's fastest-growing private colleges, has won awards and accolades for diversity; for environmental sustainability, using renewable resources to repurpose buildings; for campus affordability; and, for safety.

Benedictine University promises its students an affordable and attainable education infused with the Benedictine values that creates better learners, leaders and world citizens. Student learning and success is our first priority. To ensure campus religious diversity while remaining faithful to the University's Catholic heritage, Benedictine offers interfaith programs in an atmosphere of inclusion.

The Mesa campus is licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education to operate an accredited, degree-granting institution of higher learning in Arizona.

Benedictine University at Mesa
Benedictine University at Mesa
Benedictine University at Mesa

Neighborhood

Benedictine University's Lisle campus sits in a suburban setting with convenient access to shopping, dining, and entertainment options along nearby Route 53 and the Illinois Route 34 corridor. The area offers a quieter, residential atmosphere compared to urban centers, making it ideal for students seeking a focused academic environment while still having easy access to restaurants, retail stores, and recreational activities. With proximity to the Chicago metropolitan area just 30 minutes away, students can enjoy both the peaceful suburban lifestyle and the cultural attractions of a major city when desired.
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Median rent nearby: ~$1,647/mo

Admissions & Enrollment

2026-27 Application Deadlines Deadline  
Application deadlines are based on information from the college website or publicly available sources. Deadlines can change, so be sure to verify all deadlines with the college before applying.
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Number of applicants 3,043 47 % 52 % -
Number admitted 2,898 46 % 53 % 1 %
Number enrolled 451 52 % 47 % -
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Majors & Degrees

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Biology/Biological Sciences
Epidemiology
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
Physiology
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services
Business Administration and Management
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Project Management
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance
Human Resources Management and Services
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
Organizational Behavior Studies
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Marketing
Marketing/Marketing Management
Taxation
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Journalism
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Education
Educational Leadership and Administration
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Special Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Engineering
Engineering Science
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Linguistics
Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
Nursing Education
Health and Wellness
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Public Health Education and Promotion
Public Health
Public Health
Nursing Administration
Nursing Science
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
History
History
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
General Studies
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Data Analytics
International/Globalization Studies
Mathematics and Computer Science
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy
Physical Sciences
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Psychology
Social Sciences
Criminology
Economics
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government
Social Sciences
Sociology
Theology and Religious Vocations
Theology/Theological Studies
Visual and Performing Arts
Graphic Design
Fine Arts and Art Studies
Fine/Studio Arts
Music
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Biological and Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry and Molecular Biology — — — —
Biology/Biological Sciences — — —
Epidemiology — — — —
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology — — — —
Physiology — — — —
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Accounting — —
Accounting and Related Services — — — —
Business Administration and Management — —
Business Administration, Management and Operations — — — —
Project Management — — — —
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services — — — —
Business/Managerial Economics — — — —
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies — — —
Finance — — —
Human Resources Management and Services — — — —
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration — — — —
Organizational Behavior Studies —
International Business/Trade/Commerce — — — —
Management Information Systems — — — —
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods — —
Marketing — — — —
Marketing/Marketing Management — — — —
Taxation — — — —
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Speech Communication and Rhetoric — — — —
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs — — — —
Journalism — — — —
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Computer Science — — — —
Information Science/Studies — — — —
Education Curriculum and Instruction — — — —
Education — — — —
Educational Leadership and Administration — — — —
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration — — — —
Special Education and Teaching — — —
Elementary Education and Teaching — — —
Secondary Education and Teaching — — — —
Music Teacher Education — — — —
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching — — — —
Reading Teacher Education — — — —
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education — — — —
Social Studies Teacher Education — — — —
Engineering Engineering Science — — — —
English Language and Literature/Letters English Language and Literature — — — —
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies — —
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management — — — —
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Linguistics — — — —
Spanish Language and Literature — — — —
Health Professions and Related Programs Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician — — — —
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist — — — —
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist — — — —
Health/Health Care Administration/Management — — — —
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences — — — —
Nursing Education — — — —
Health and Wellness — — — —
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs — — — —
Pre-Pharmacy Studies — — — —
Public Health Education and Promotion — — — —
Public Health — — — —
Public Health — — — —
Nursing Administration — — — —
Nursing Science — — — —
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse — — — —
History History — — — —
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services Criminal Justice/Safety Studies — — — —
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management — — — —
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities General Studies — — — —
Humanities/Humanistic Studies — — — —
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies — — — —
Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics — — — —
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Data Analytics — — — —
International/Globalization Studies — — — —
Mathematics and Computer Science — — — —
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies — — — —
Natural Resources and Conservation Environmental Science — — — —
Environmental Studies — — — —
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology Exercise Science and Kinesiology — — —
Philosophy and Religious Studies Philosophy — — — —
Physical Sciences Chemistry — — — —
Physics — — — —
Psychology Clinical Psychology — — — —
Psychology — — — —
Social Sciences Criminology — — — —
Economics — — — —
International Relations and Affairs — — — —
Political Science and Government — — — —
Social Sciences — — — —
Sociology — — — —
Theology and Religious Vocations Theology/Theological Studies — — — —
Visual and Performing Arts Graphic Design — — — —
Fine Arts and Art Studies — — — —
Fine/Studio Arts — — — —
Music — — — —

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Athletics

NCAA Division III with football
Sport Men Women
Baseball
Basketball
Beach Volleyball
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Track and Field, Indoor
Track and Field, Outdoor
Track and Field, X-Country
Volleyball

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Mission Statement

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.