Benedict College

Columbia, SC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Benedict College

Benedict College is a small, private nonprofit institution in Columbia, SC, in a city setting. It enrolls about 1,536 students. The acceptance rate is 96%. 24% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $31,902.

96%

Acceptance

$18,250

Net price

1,536

Enrollment

24%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

C+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

96%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$18,250

Average net price

$17,440

In-state tuition

$17,440

Out-of-state tuition

$7,146

Room & board

$1,600

Books & supplies

$32,000

Total cost of attendance

62%

Students receiving Pell grants

63%

Students with federal loans

$32,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$17,177

$30–48K

$18,686

$48–75K

$19,295

$75–110K

$20,250

$110K+

$20,328

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business20.1%

Biology17.3%

Criminal Justice13.8%

Psychology8.8%

Parks & Recreation8.1%

Visual & Performing Arts6.0%

Communications4.2%

Computer Science3.2%

Health & Nursing3.2%

Education2.8%

After Graduation

$31,902

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$24,908

Median earnings (6 yrs)

24%

Graduation rate

57%

Retention rate

53%

Earn more than a HS grad

$5,465

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,536

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

41%

First-generation

Gender balance

51% women

49% men

Race & ethnicity

Black

79%

Hispanic

Two or more races

White

American Indian / Alaska Native

Asian

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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