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Benedictine College

Atchison, Kansas 66002-1499

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Benedictine College is a private town institution in Atchison, Kansas. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1244.

A mid-sized campus of 2.2K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

65% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,175 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,477.

Established
1971
Motto
Forward. Always Forward.
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
National Association of

Campus Visits

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76%Acceptance
1244SAT Avg
2,236Students
15:1Student:Faculty
65%Grad Rate
$53,175Earnings 10yr
$27,477Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Benedictine College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate76.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1244

Reading & WritingMid: 625
560660
MathMid: 600
557650

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2229

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

76.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1244

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$34,800
Room & Board$11,820
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$50,820
Average Net Price$27,477
Median Debt at Graduation$24,599
Monthly Payment (10yr)$261

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$22,718
$30–48K$21,531
$48–75K$23,404
$75–110K$26,224
$110K+$30,253

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$27,477

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

37.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,570

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

14

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (69)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,236
Gender Split
50% / 50%
Women / Men
First Generation
15%
Pell Grant Recipients
16%

Race & Ethnicity

White 75%
Black 2%
Hispanic 13%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate65.1%
Freshman Retention80.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,000
8 Years$50,407
10 Years$53,175

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$37,900
Men
$50,700

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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