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Benedict College

Columbia, SCPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Open Admission • 96% Acceptance
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96%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$18,250
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.5K
Students
Small campus body
$24,908
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Benedict College is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Columbia, SC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 96%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.5K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
96% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
96%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing18% of degrees
Biological Sciences12% of degrees
Health Sciences6% of degrees
Engineering5% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,811
Earnings 5yr: $33,781
Debt: $34,000
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,372
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $40,000
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,158
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $38,250
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $39,337
Earnings 5yr: $42,829
Debt: $40,750
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $37,638
Earnings 5yr: $24,396
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $36,966
Earnings 5yr: $34,854
Debt: $35,031
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $34,129
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $32,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $41,133
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $35,136
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$18,250
In-State Tuition$17,440
Out-of-State Tuition$17,440
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

62%
Pell Grants
63%
Take Loans
13%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$24,908
+28% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$31,902

Completion Signals

24%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
57%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$173/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

49%
Men
51%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 49% men and 51% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
41%
Part-Time Share
3%
Avg Family Income
$24,305
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