Benedict College

Columbia, SC • private • II | Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf.

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 1,896 • Total: 1,990

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

1600 Harden Street
Columbia, SC
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Website

www.benedict.edu

Region

Southeast

Carnegie Classification

Carnegie Code: 32

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 901 (47.5%) • Female: 995 (52.5%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	1	0.1%
Black/African American	1,417	74.7%
Hispanic/Latino	59	3.1%
White	19	1.0%
Two or More Races	29	1.5%
International	249	13.1%

Special Designation

Historically Black College or University (HBCU)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

67.3%

5,433 admitted from 8,073 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Sometimes Required

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 420-510
Math: 400-500
Total: 820-1010

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

14-19

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	11/01/2025
RD:	01/15/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

21.1%

4-Year Graduation Rate

14.7%

Freshman Retention Rate

65.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

19.0:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$24,146

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $15,400

Room & Board

$7,146

Books & Supplies

$1,600

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$17,177
$30,001-48,000	$18,686
$48,001-75,000	$19,295
$75,001-110,000	$20,250
$110,001+	$20,328

Students Receiving Pell Grants

91%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$18,146

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

II

Conference

Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf.

Men's Sports (8)

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Tennis Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor) Volleyball

Women's Sports (7)

Basketball Cross Country Softball Tennis Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor) Volleyball

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Common questions about Benedict College

What is Benedict College's acceptance rate?

Benedict College accepts 67% of applicants, from 8,073 applications.

How much does Benedict College cost?

Tuition and fees are $15,400. Families earning under $30,000 pay $17,177 on average after aid.

Does Benedict College require SAT or ACT scores?

Benedict College requires test scores from some applicants.

What ACT score do you need for Benedict College?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 14 and 19 on the ACT.

What is Benedict College's graduation rate?

21% of students graduate within six years.