Benedict College

Columbia, SC

Benedict College

Columbia, SC

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Tuition & Fees

$17,200

not including room and board

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

44%

male

56%

female

-

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

72%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,890
Declined 2,224
Total Received 8,114
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Private

2,156

undergraduate students

7

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Benedict College, founded in 1870, is a private, liberal arts college. Its 100-acre campus is located in Columbia, South Carolina.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,163
Established in 1870
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Baptist
Historically Black college/university yes

Social Networks

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.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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 SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted

Moderately Selective

72%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,890
Declined 2,224
Total Received 8,114

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School Record
Secondary School GPA

Recommended

Admission test scores
Secondary School Rank
Completion of college-preparatory program

Neither required nor recommended

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Formal demonstration of competencies
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
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

98%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$13,915

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $14,600
Room & board $6,600
Additional fees $2,600
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $24,800
Average Financial Aid - $13,915
Total with Avg. Aid $10,885

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
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other. yes
Chemistry, General. yes
Chemistry, Other. yes
Computer Engineering, General. yes
Computer Science. yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General. 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
Environmental Health. yes
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. 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
Mass Communication/Media Studies. yes
Mathematics, General. yes
Music Performance, General. yes
Music Technology. yes
Music, General. yes
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies. yes
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other. yes
Physical Sciences, Other. yes
Physics, General. yes
Physics, Other. yes
Political Science and Government, General. yes
Psychology, General. yes
Public Health, General. yes
Public Health, Other. yes
Social Work. yes
Sociology, General. yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. yes
Sports Communication. 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

2,163

total students

38%

in-state

62%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

2,156
students

Female
56%
1,202

Male
44%
954

0%

7
students

Female
57%
4

Male
43%
3

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

98%

2,114
students

Female
56%
1,187

Male
44%
927

2%

42
students

Female
36%
15

Male
64%
27

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Transfer Enrollment

164

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of Some
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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