Benedictine College

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

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,538
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	98%
Students retention rate	81%
On-time graduation rate	63%

Located in Atchison, Kansas, Benedictine 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 98% indicates that Benedictine College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Benedictine College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Benedictine College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Benedictine College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 81% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

98.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$32,630

Cost of attendance at Benedictine College in 2022 for students from Kansas.

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

Kansas's average	$7,489
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$32,630

Cost of attendance at Benedictine 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.

Kansas's average	$17,865
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Benedictine College received on average $19,717 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.

$19,717

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	96	17%	$3,969	$381,038
Other Federal Grant	96	17%	$4,855	$466,038
State Grant/Scholarships	73	13%	$2,916	$212,861
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	575	100%	$18,536	$10,658,211
Total Grant & Scholarships	575	100%	$19,717	$11,337,110

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Benedictine 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 Benedictine College students is 62.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 67.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 56.8%.

62.8%

asian 75.0% 3 students
African American 35.7% 5 students
white 67.9% 283 students
unknown 40.0% 4 students
hispanic 50.0% 13 students
Mixed Race 35.7% 10 students

Sport Conferences

Football Heart of America Athletic Conference
Baseball Heart of America Athletic Conference
Basketball Heart of America Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Heart of America Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Benedictine College provides the following additional services to its students

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

Educational Offerings

Benedictine 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
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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