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
520
25th
420
75th
500
25th
400

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

44%

male

56%

female

17

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

67%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,369
Declined 2,077
Total Received 6,446
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Private

1,796

undergraduate students

44

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 1,840
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.

75th
520
25th
420
75th
500
25th
400

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

Moderately Selective

67%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,369
Declined 2,077
Total Received 6,446

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Recommendations
Formal demonstration of competencies

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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

$12,476

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 - $12,476
Total with Avg. Aid $19,524

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
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
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
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

1,840

total students

59%

in-state

41%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

98%

1,796
students

Female
56%
997

Male
44%
799

2%

44
students

Female
34%
15

Male
66%
29

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

95%

1,708
students

Female
56%
952

Male
44%
756

5%

88
students

Female
51%
45

Male
49%
43

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Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

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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