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Benedict College
Benedict College
COLUMBIA, SC . 4 Year 3.4
#2400 in Best Colleges in America
1600 HARDEN ST COLUMBIA, SC 29204

Overview

Benedict College is a private, historically black college located in Columbia, South Carolina, United States, founded in 1870. The College is committed to providing students with a high-quality undergraduate education with an emphasis on leadership, academic competence and social responsibility. As a traditional liberal arts college, Benedict College offers degree programs in multiple subject areas, including the humanities, business, education, natural sciences, and more. In addition, the College embraces the values of inclusion and diversity and is committed to creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment for students from diverse backgrounds. Benedict College, with its long history and commitment to students' personal growth, is the ideal place for many students to pursue educational excellence.

Rankings

  • 225

    #225 in Best Greek Life Colleges in America

  • 2400

    #2400 in Best Colleges in America

  • 319

    #319 in Top Party Schools in America

  • Best Greek Life Colleges in America 225 of 689
  • Top Party Schools in America 319 of 1,512
  • Best College Athletics in America 556 of 1,344

Academics

  • CAcademics
  • CValue
  • B+Diversity
  • C Campus
  • BAthletics
  • B+Party Scene
  • B Professors
  • B Location
  • D+Dorms
  • C Campus Food
  • CStudent Life
  • B Safety

Majors

  • Biology
    20 Graduates
  • Business
    18 Graduates
  • Sport and Fitness Management
    15 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
    13 Graduates
  • Human Development
    12 Graduates
  • Psychology
    12 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    10 Graduates
  • Communications
    8 Graduates
  • Computer Science
    8 Graduates
  • Accounting
    6 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 86%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $25
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    820-1030
  • ACT Range
    15-19
  • SAT/ACT
    Recommended
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $15,242
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    96%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    25%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    91%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,884 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    11
  • Undergrads Over 25
    5%
  • Pell Grant
    74%
  • Varsity Athletes
    22%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    18:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)

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