Benedict College

Columbia, SC · Private Nonprofit University · 1,691 undergraduates

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
95.7%
Applications
5,098
Enrolled
390
Yield Rate
8.0%
SAT Average
910
ACT Midpoint
16

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$17,440
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,440
Average Net Price
$18,250

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k
$16,807
Family Income $30k–$48k
$17,415
Family Income $48k–$75k
$19,763
Family Income $75k–$110k
$19,885
Family Income Over $110k
$24,076

Financial Aid

% Receiving Pell Grants
63.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate
13.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
24.0%
First-Year Retention Rate
65.0%

Academics

STEM Graduates
13.1%
Major Concentration
Specialized
Annual Degree Completions
662

Top Fields of Study

  • Business & Management: 60 graduates/year
  • Biological & Biomedical Sciences: 53 graduates/year
  • Parks, Recreation & Fitness: 35 graduates/year
  • Criminal Justice & Security: 30 graduates/year
  • Education: 24 graduates/year
  • Communication & Media: 21 graduates/year

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score
-3.23
Application Trend
Declining demand
Application Momentum (3yr CAGR)
-18.2% annual growth
Opportunity Score Percentile
79th percentile
Years of Data
6 years (IPEDS)

This school is 3.2 standard deviations less competitive than its historical average.