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Benedict College

Columbia, SC

Benedict College

Columbia, SC

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Tuition & Fees

$22,846

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

49%

male

51%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

95%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,879
Declined 219
Total Received 5,098
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Enrollment

1,628

undergraduate students

63

graduate students

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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 1,691
Established in 1870
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Baptist

Social Media

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

no
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

Admit Rate

95%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,879
Declined 219
Total Received 5,098

Admissions Factors

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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

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$15,364

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $17,440
Housing & Food $7,146
Additional fees $5,406
Books & supplies $1,600
Total $31,592
Average Financial Aid - $15,364
Total with Avg. Aid $16,228

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
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Chemistry, Other yes
Computer Engineering, General yes
Computer Science yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism yes
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other yes
Elementary Education and Teaching 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
Human Development and Family Studies, General yes
Information Science/Studies yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics, General yes
Music Management yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Technology yes
Music, General yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Health, General yes
Public Health, Other yes
Social Work yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes yes
Voice and Opera yes
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Programs Offered

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

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Engineering

1,691

total students

60%

in-state

40%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

96%

1,628
students

Female
51%
836

Male
49%
792

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

91%

1,487
students

Female
51%
762

Male
49%
725

9%

141
students

Female
52%
74

Male
48%
67

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