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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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate76.4%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1244
Reading & WritingMid: 625
560660
MathMid: 600
557650
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 26
2229
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
3700.0%
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 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
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
89Low
Estimated from KS state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Kansas Citypop. 500K
43 mi(75 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
271 mi(470 min)
Minneapolispop. 430K
385 mi(667 min)