Benedict College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,582
Religious affiliation	Baptist
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Acceptance rate	86%
Students retention rate	62%
On-time graduation rate	25%

Located in Columbia, South Carolina, Benedict College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 86% indicates that Benedict College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Benedict College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Benedict College is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in South Carolina is 14-to-1, while the national average is 12-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Benedict College is reported to be 25%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, South Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Benedict College is 62% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in South Carolina is 73%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Benedict College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

85.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$17,200

Cost of attendance at Benedict College in 2022 for students from South Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$11,805
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,200

Cost of attendance at Benedict College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$26,143
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at Benedict College received on average $15,242 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$15,242

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	265	74%	$5,422	$1,436,875
Other Federal Grant	266	75%	$6,256	$1,664,132
State Grant/Scholarships	102	29%	$5,968	$608,700
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	295	83%	$9,656	$2,848,394
Total Grant & Scholarships	336	94%	$15,242	$5,121,226

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Benedict College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Benedict College students is 24.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 33.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 17.3%.

24.7%

African American 24.5% 159 students
white 33.3% 2 students

Sport Conferences

Football Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Benedict College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Benedict College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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