S1 School Facts: Benedictine University

Facts as of October 2026. Schools can change their rules, so confirm with us before you apply.

Where you study

• Campus locations: Illinois and Arizona.
• How often you come to campus: once a semester.

Who can get Day 1 CPT

Day 1 CPT means you can start CPT (work authorization tied to your program) from day one.

• Transfer (F-1 from another US school): Yes
• New F-1 from abroad: Yes
• Change of status (to F-1 inside the US): Yes
• Reinstatement (restoring terminated F-1 status): Not confirmed — our senior admission consultant can check your case
• End of status / grace period (program or OPT finished): Not confirmed — our senior admission consultant can check your case

Job and employer requirements

• CPT is a required part of the program. If you haven't found a job yet, you get a grace period to find one.
• Employer documents are required, and no substitute is accepted.
• CPT is renewed once a year and can start from your program start date.

Academic and English requirements

• Minimum GPA: not confirmed. Ask us to check.
• English test waived if you have a US degree or a degree taught in English (MOI letter).
• Minimum scores: TOEFL 79 (writing 20+), IELTS 6.5 (writing 6+) or Duolingo 105.

Costs

• Estimated total tuition: $26,400–$28,800. Fees are extra.
• No application fee and no deposit.
• Proof of funds (money you show for your I-20): $21,100, via bank statements or a sponsor's affidavit of support.

Application documents and timing

• Documents: online application, passport, transcripts from every school you attended and proof of funds, plus a resume and 2 recommendation letters (letters not needed if you have a US degree).
• Foreign degree: a NACES credential evaluation (approved US evaluator) is accepted.
• Deadline: usually about 14 days before the start date for transfers, about 61 days for change of status.
• Admission decision: usually 1–2 weeks for transfers, 2–3 weeks for change of status.
• Ask us for the next start date.