Benedict College
Columbia, South Carolina 29204-1086
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 910
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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
33.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
-2.0%/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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (40)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
65%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History Benedict Institute opened on December 12, 1870.
- •Benedict's first class consisted of ten freedmen; the teacher was the Reverend Timothy Dodge.
- •Classes were first held in the "Big House" of the plantation, which had been built in 1839 and deteriorated during the war.
- •On November 2, 1894, the institution was chartered as a four-year liberal arts college by the South Carolina legislature and its name was changed to Benedict College.
- •From 1870 to 1930, Benedict College was led by a succession of seven northern white Baptist ministers, all college-educated.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from SC state average + city premium
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