Benedictine College

Atchison, KS

Benedictine College

Atchison, KS

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Tuition & Fees

$39,250

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
690
25th
560
75th
670
25th
550
75th
30
25th
21
75th
27
25th
20
75th
28
25th
22
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undergraduateRatios

49%

male

51%

female

14

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

98%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,861
Declined 34
Total Received 2,895
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Private

2,289

undergraduate students

73

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1971, Benedictine College is a private Catholic liberal arts college that is known for its commitment to faith and reason. It is located on a 100-acre campus in Atchison, Kansas.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,362
Established in 1859
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic

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120-acre campus in Atchison (population: 10,636), 45 miles from Kansas City. Major airport and train serve Kansas City; bus serves St. Joseph, MO (20 miles). Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Benedictine College
1020 North Second Street
Atchison, KS
66002

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
80%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
99%
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
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
15%
Top 1/4
42%
Top 1/2
71%
Bottom 1/2
29%
Bottom 1/4
9%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
690
25th
560
75th
670
25th
550
75th
30
25th
21
75th
27
25th
20
75th
28
25th
22

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Other application fee (waived if filed online)
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) May 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

98%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,861
Declined 34
Total Received 2,895

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record

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Counseling services

  • Career
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Study skills

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

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$21,800

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $34,800
Housing $6,210
Food $5,590
Additional fees $4,450
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $52,250
Average Financial Aid - $21,800
Total with Avg. Aid $30,450

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $1,828,189
State $480,135
Institutional $15,117,182
Other external $1,304,534
Total $18,730,040

Non-need-based

Federal
State $5,047
Institutional $11,609,495
Other external $742,782
Total $12,357,324

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 467-5340
F: 913 367-5462
bcadmiss@benedictine.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Volleyball yes
Wrestling yes

Club Sports - Men's

basketball, flag football, indoor soccer, rugby, softball, volleyball (indoor/sand)

Club Sports - Women's

basketball, indoor soccer, rugby, softball, volleyball (indoor/sand)

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, volleyball (indoor/sand)

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NAIA, Heart of America Athletic Conference

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Astronomy yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Chemical Engineering yes
Chemistry, General yes
Civil Engineering, General yes
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other yes
Computer Science yes
Criminology yes
Directing and Theatrical Production yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Finance, General yes
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
Graphic Design yes
History, General yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mechanical Engineering yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Philosophy yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physical Fitness Technician yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Religious Education yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Sciences, General yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other yes
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other yes
Theology/Theological Studies yes
Visual and Performing Arts, Other yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Elementary Education
  2. Theology
  3. Management

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Engineering

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine

2,362

total students

17%

in-state

83%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

97%

2,289
students

Female
51%
1,169

Male
49%
1,120

3%

73
students

Female
41%
30

Male
59%
43

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

93%

2,135
students

Female
50%
1,078

Male
50%
1,057

7%

154
students

Female
59%
91

Male
41%
63

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
2%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
11%
Hispanic/Latino
77%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

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 Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

98

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 17
Countries most often represented Brazil
China
Japan
South Korea
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Special orientation

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