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Benedict College

Columbia, SC • private • DII | Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf.
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Acceptance
67.3%
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Grad Rate
21%
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Cost
$24,000

Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Midsize )
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)
$24,000
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $15,400
Room & Board
$1,600
Books & Supplies
$7,000
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $16,807
$30,001-48,000 $17,415
$48,001-75,000 $19,763
$75,001-110,000 $19,885
$110,001+ $24,076
Students Receiving Pell Grants
91%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$18,146

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
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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