Benedict College

Columbia, SC

Benedict College

Columbia, SC

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Tuition & Fees

$23,400

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
510
25th
420
75th
500
25th
400
75th
19
25th
14
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undergraduateRatios

47%

male

53%

female

14

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

67%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,433
Declined 2,640
Total Received 8,073
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Enrollment

1,694

undergraduate students

37

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1870, Benedict College is a private historically Black college that offers a variety of undergraduate programs in the arts and sciences, business, education, and health care. It is known for its strong commitment to student success and its dedication to serving the diverse community of Columbia. It is located on a 100-acre campus in Columbia, South Carolina.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,731
Established in 1870
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Baptist
Historically Black college/university yes

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100-acre campus in Columbia (population: 133,114). Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Benedict College
1600 Harden Street
Columbia, SC
29204

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
70%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
88%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age
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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
510
25th
420
75th
500
25th
400
75th
19
25th
14

Admissions Facts

Application fee $25
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
School has early action program Yes
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Considered if submitted

Admit Rate

67%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,433
Declined 2,640
Total Received 8,073

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

Not Reported

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

97%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$8,607

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $18,000
Housing & Food $7,000
Additional fees $5,400
Books & supplies $1,600
Total $32,000
Average Financial Aid - $8,607
Total with Avg. Aid $23,393

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Not Reported

Non-need-based

Not Reported

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 803 705-4418
F: 803 705-6629
finaid@benedict.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Computer Engineering, General yes
Computer Science yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism yes
Economics, General yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies yes
Environmental Health yes
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering yes
Finance, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
General Studies yes
History, General yes
Human Development and Family Studies, General yes
Information Science/Studies yes
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics, General yes
Music Management yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Technology yes
Music, General yes
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Health, General yes
Social Work yes
Sociology, General yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes yes
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy yes
Transportation and Highway Engineering yes
Transportation/Mobility Management yes
Voice and Opera yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Criminal Justice
  3. Social Work

Programs Offered

  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Weekend College

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Engineering

1,731

total students

NA%

in-state

NA%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

98%

1,694
students

Female
53%
896

Male
47%
798

2%

37
students

Female
35%
13

Male
65%
24

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

90%

1,530
students

Female
53%
816

Male
47%
714

10%

164
students

Female
49%
80

Male
51%
84

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Transfer Enrollment

103

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of Some
High school transcript Required of All
Interview Recommended of Some
Standardized test scores Recommended of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

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