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Benedict College (BC)

Black Pinpoint 1600 Harden St | Columbia, SC | 29204

01. Overview

What the school is known for:

Located in Columbia, South Carolina, Benedict College is an inclusive, family-oriented institution that provides a transformative learning environment to a diverse student population of around 1,700 students. Three schools house 25 undergraduate degree programs, including majors in many in-demand areas of study such as STEM, Cyber Security, Mass Communication, Computer Science, and Education. Through individualized coursework and general education requirements, students are prepared to enter the world as global citizens, and all can avail themselves of the Benjamin F. Payton Learning Resources Center (the school’s library center). All first-year students are enrolled in The College Experience, a course that teaches them how to make the most of campus resources such as drop-in tutoring, workshops, and technology support videos. All sophomores also complete a Professional Pathways course, which exposes them to career options and professional development. The Office of Extended Learning Services offers non-traditional students and adult learners the opportunity to obtain a degree through nighttime and weekend classes, and the Veterans Resource Center helps active and retired military with all of their educational needs.

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
4,624
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Acceptance Rate
83%
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Average HS GPA
2.54

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
320 - 430

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
320 - 430

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
13 - 17

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Testing Policies

Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT

Selectivity

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$12,516
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,000
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Transportation for Commuters
$800
On-Campus Room and Board
6444
Approximate Expenses per year
$20,760

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
19 : 1
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Total Faculty
161

Gender

Minority
148
Women
93
Men
68
International

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

University Degrees

Bachelor's

06. Student Body

Gender

51% female49% male

Out of State

40% are out
of state
60% are
in-state

Students

98% are
full time
2% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,641

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Caucasian
Unknown
International

07. Mental Health

08. Campus Life

Students
68%
First-Year Students
93%
Campus Environment
Small Urban

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:

Visits

CLASS VISITS

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

 

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
No
Information Sessions:
Not Available

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available

Campus Tours




10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Other

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Dorms Female
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Dorms Male

Special Needs Admissions

College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Join a fraternity
3%
Join a sorority
6%

12. Student Services

Military

Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of South Carolina

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Application DeadlinesApr 15

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships
06 - Need-Based United Negro College Fund

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

15. Majors

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