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Benedict College

Columbia, South Carolina 29204-1086

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Known for business — excellent value

Benedict College is a private institution in Columbia with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 910, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.6K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

21% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $31,902 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,781.

Established
1870
Motto
A Power for Good in Society
Type
Private historically black college
Conference
Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division II
67%Acceptance
910SAT Avg
1,573Students
14:1Student:Faculty
21%Grad Rate
$31,902Earnings 10yr
$17,781Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Benedict College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate67.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 910

Reading & Writing
420510
Math
400500

ACT Score Range

Composite
1419

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

67.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

910

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$18,000
Room & Board$7,000
Books & Supplies$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance$29,921
Average Net Price$17,781
Median Debt at Graduation$32,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$345

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,807
$30–48K$17,415
$48–75K$19,763
$75–110K$19,885
$110K+$24,076

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$17,781

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

32.9%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

11

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (40)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,573
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
41%
Pell Grant Recipients
63%

Race & Ethnicity

White 1%
Black 77%
Hispanic 2%
Int'l 13%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate21.1%
Freshman Retention65.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$24,908
8 Years$28,081
10 Years$31,902

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$25,500
Men
$29,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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