Benedict College
Columbia, SC
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,894
Graduate Enrollment: 13
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Historically Black College/University
Religious Affiliation:
Baptist
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 85.51%
Male/Female: 54% / 46% (2017)
First generation college students: 40.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 1.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.6% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 70.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 55.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 44.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 35.0% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 0.7%
Black: 80.9%
Hispanic: 2.9%
Asian: 0.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 12.7%
Unknown race: 1.5%
Black: 80.9%
Hispanic: 2.9%
Asian: 0.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 12.7%
Unknown race: 1.5%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $26,937
In-State tuition: $17,200Out-of-State tuition: $17,200
Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $6,600 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $5,200 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $6,600 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $5,200 (2022)
Average Family Income: $27,285 (2017)
Median Family Income: $17,951 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 71.1%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 64.4%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $32,500 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $345 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $12,430 |
| $30k-48k | $10,562 |
| $48k-75k | $10,772 |
| $75k-110k | $14,861 |
| $110k+ | $20,777 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 16%6-year graduation rate: 25%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.9% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $32,500 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $11,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $17,367 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $17,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 15.2% (2015) |
| @3 year | 24.3% (2017) |
| @5 year | 28.3% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 7.1% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 5.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $24,987 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $32,284 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 18 | $26,256 ($2,188) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Civil Engineering. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Engineering. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 23 | $32,000 | $339 | $20,749 ($1,729) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 10 | $30,725 ($2,560) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 37 | $35,031 | $360 | $34,934 ($2,911) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies. | 8 | $40,000 | $424 | $16,957 ($1,413) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 38 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 31 | $40,750 | $392 | $22,464 ($1,872) | $39,260 ($3,272) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 15 | $39,200 | $370 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Health. | 13 | $39,254 | $390 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 31 | $34,000 | $329 | $30,098 ($2,508) | $30,181 ($2,515) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 14 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $60,057Full time faculty: 69%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 18.0
School's endowment start of year: $22,502,534 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $26,512,714 (2022)