Benedict College
Private nonprofit, 4-year
1600 Harden Street, Columbia, SC 29204-1086
Quick Facts
1,573
Total Enrollment
67%
Acceptance Rate
21%
Graduation Rate
$24,908
Median Earnings (6yr)
$18,000
In-State Tuition
$17,781
Avg Net Price
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
910
Avg SAT Score
About Benedict College
Institution Details
| Type | Private nonprofit, 4-year |
| Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 1600 Harden Street |
| City | Columbia, SC |
| ZIP Code | 29204-1086 |
| County | Richland County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis (President and CEO)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 1,573 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 53% |
| Male | 47% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 0.9% |
| Black | 77.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 13.2% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 7.1% |
| Part-Time Students | 2.9% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 420 | 470 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 440 | 500 |
| ACT Composite | 14 | 16 | 19 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$18,000
In-State Tuition
$18,000
Out-of-State Tuition
$29,921
Total Cost of Attendance
$17,781
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 63% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 67% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 63% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $32,500 |
| Median Total Debt | $16,000 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $49,250 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 13% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $16,807 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $17,415 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $19,763 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $19,885 |
| $110,001+ | $24,076 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$24,908
6 Years After
$28,081
8 Years After
$31,902
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $12,622 | 75th percentile: $37,804
Earnings by Family Income Background
$23,304
Low Income
$29,607
Middle Income
$31,744
High Income
Student Outcomes
65%
Full-Time Retention
21%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$7,165
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$4,563
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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