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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

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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

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate76.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1244

Reading & WritingMid: 625
560660
MathMid: 600
557650

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2229

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

76.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1244

Yield Rate

35.0%

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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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

37.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,570

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

14

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

3

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

4

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (69)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

80%

Mixed
  • •80% first-year retention rate
  • •Active student organizations
  • •Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

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
10 Years$53,175

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
↑2
vs 2024
Forbes
#52
↓1
vs 2024
Niche
#38
↑3
vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • •History Benedictine College celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2008.
  • •The present-day college was formed in 1971 by the merger of St.
  • •View from the abbey At the request of John Baptist Miège, Vicar Apostolic of Leavenworth, two Benedictine monks arrived in Atchison from Doniphan and opened St.

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)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MCI Kansas City29 mi
STL St Louis260 mi
OKC Oklahoma City319 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1265 mi · ~36h 33m drive
New York, NY1115 mi · ~32h 13m drive
Hartford, CT1182 mi · ~34h 9m drive
Providence, RI1247 mi · ~36h 1m drive
Albany, NY1129 mi · ~32h 37m drive
Syracuse, NY1011 mi · ~29h 12m drive
Rochester, NY939 mi · ~27h 8m drive
Buffalo, NY873 mi · ~25h 13m drive
Philadelphia, PA1058 mi · ~30h 34m drive
Pittsburgh, PA801 mi · ~23h 8m drive
Harrisburg, PA965 mi · ~27h 53m drive
Newark, NJ1106 mi · ~31h 57m drive
Washington, DC967 mi · ~27h 56m drive
Baltimore, MD986 mi · ~28h 29m drive
Atlanta, GA717 mi · ~20h 43m drive
Charlotte, NC838 mi · ~24h 13m drive
Raleigh, NC937 mi · ~27h 4m drive
Miami, FL1286 mi · ~37h 9m drive
Orlando, FL1093 mi · ~31h 35m drive
Tampa, FL1081 mi · ~31h 14m drive
Nashville, TN512 mi · ~14h 47m drive
New Orleans, LA723 mi · ~20h 53m drive
Richmond, VA964 mi · ~27h 51m drive
Chicago, IL423 mi · ~12h 13m drive
Detroit, MI657 mi · ~18h 59m drive
Minneapolis, MN385 mi · ~11h 7m drive
St. Louis, MO271 mi · ~7h 50m drive
Kansas City, MO43 mi · ~1h 15m drive
Indianapolis, IN476 mi · ~13h 45m drive
Columbus, OH643 mi · ~18h 35m drive
Cleveland, OH716 mi · ~20h 41m drive
Milwaukee, WI444 mi · ~12h 50m drive
Dallas, TX479 mi · ~13h 50m drive
Houston, TX678 mi · ~19h 35m drive
Austin, TX660 mi · ~19h 4m drive
San Antonio, TX727 mi · ~21h drive
Los Angeles, CA1331 mi · ~38h 27m drive
San Francisco, CA1472 mi · ~42h 31m drive
San Diego, CA1314 mi · ~37h 58m drive
Seattle, WA1461 mi · ~42h 12m drive
Portland, OR1454 mi · ~42h drive
Denver, CO525 mi · ~15h 10m drive
Phoenix, AZ1030 mi · ~29h 45m drive
Salt Lake City, UT888 mi · ~25h 39m drive
Honolulu, HI3864 mi · ~111h 38m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Kansas City (MCI)29 miles
Rental car
44 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
58 min$35-58
St Louis (STL)260 miles
Rental car
390 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
520 min$312-520

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