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Benedict College

Benedict College is a small, private institution located in Columbia, sc. Benedict College offers undergraduate degrees in 40 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 1,726 undergraduates
cost $17,938 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Benedict College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 67.8%
SAT score average 900
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Benedict College is known for one of its top majors: Biology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
17 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Law and Legal Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Biology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
Psychology, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $17,938
Additional expenses
Room & board $6,600
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $5,200
Cost of attendance* $30,738
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $30,738 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $17,938
Additional expenses
Room & board $6,600
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $5,200
Cost of attendance* $30,738
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $30,738 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Benedict College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,726, with gender binary students split 44% male and 56% female.

Total enrollment

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Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
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African American %
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Hispanic American %
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Asian %
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Native American %
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Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
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Multiracial %
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Unknown %
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Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 1600 Harden Street, Columbia, SC 29204-1086
phone N/A
address www.benedict.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Benedict College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Benedict College?

Benedict College is located in Columbia, sc.

What is the acceptance rate at Benedict College? 

The acceptance rate for Benedict College is 68%.

What’s the average GPA for Benedict College?

The average high school GPA for Benedict College students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Benedict College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Benedict College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $122,952.

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