Benedict College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4551 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1260 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1184 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #20 of 37 | In South Carolina |
| #3 of 6 | In Columbia |
| #2028 of 3,409 | For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 67%
- Undergraduates
- 1,694
- Graduates
- 37
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.benedict.edu
Benedict College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Benedict College has an acceptance rate of 67% and is among the top 29% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 69% | 66% |
| Applicants | 8,073 | 2,987 | 5,086 |
| Admissions | 5,433 | 2,063 | 3,370 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 337 | 158 | 179 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
849 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
156 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
278 or 82%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 820
or below
75% of them
had 1010
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Benedict College are 820-1010 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
155 or 46%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 14
or below
75% of them
had 19
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Benedict College are 14-19 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 1295 (75%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 234 (14%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 108 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 48 (3%) |
| White | 16 (0.9%) |
| Asian | 10 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Benedict College is $18,146 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $16,807 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,415 |
| $48-75K | $19,763 |
| $75-110K | $19,885 |
| $110K+ | $24,076 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $15,400 | $12,120 |
| Tuition in-state | $15,400 | $12,120 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $15,400 | $12,120 |
| Fee in-district | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Fee in-state | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,600 | $2,600 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,689 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $7,000 |
Benedict College majors
Benedict College has granted 331 bachelor's degrees across 27 programs and 23 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Benedict College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 53 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 38 | 10 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 35 | 13 |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 28 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 23 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 21 | |
| Psychology, General | 20 | |
| Social Work | 12 | |
| Computer Science | 11 | |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologies & Technicians, Other | 11 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 9 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 8 | |
| Accounting | 7 | |
| Environmental Health | 7 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 7 | |
| Music, General | 7 | |
| Finance, General | 6 | |
| Music Management | 6 | |
| Public Health, General | 6 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | |
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 2 | |
| General Studies | 2 | |
| Physics, General | 2 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 331 | 23 |
Benedict College has a graduation rate of 21%, which is among the 6% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 21% | 15% | 27% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Benedict College has published 625 scientific papers with 11,786 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Medicine, Physics, Computer Science, Geology, and Ecology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 7 | 113 |
| 1993 | 6 | 127 |
| 1994 | 9 | 130 |
| 1995 | 6 | 163 |
| 1996 | 4 | 153 |
| 1997 | 3 | 169 |
| 1998 | 10 | 210 |
| 1999 | 8 | 180 |
| 2000 | 6 | 214 |
| 2001 | 8 | 230 |
| 2002 | 4 | 226 |
| 2003 | 9 | 235 |
| 2004 | 7 | 204 |
| 2005 | 11 | 262 |
| 2006 | 11 | 302 |
| 2007 | 9 | 323 |
| 2008 | 8 | 282 |
| 2009 | 8 | 303 |
| 2010 | 7 | 325 |
| 2011 | 11 | 317 |
| 2012 | 16 | 366 |
| 2013 | 15 | 402 |
| 2014 | 10 | 414 |
| 2015 | 13 | 299 |
| 2016 | 17 | 346 |
| 2017 | 21 | 382 |
| 2018 | 36 | 373 |
| 2019 | 18 | 437 |
| 2020 | 29 | 575 |
| 2021 | 42 | 608 |
| 2022 | 38 | 689 |
| 2023 | 42 | 654 |
| 2024 | 28 | 646 |
Notable alumni
-
Kris Bruton
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Kris Marcus Bruton is an American professional basketball player. Drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the second round of the 1994 NBA draft, he was with the Bulls for two pre-seasons (1994 and 1995) before a serious thigh injury ended his career. Bruton never appeared in a regular-season NBA game for the Bulls. After recuperating, he was recruited by the Harlem Globetrotters, carving a niche on the court as a slam dunk expert.
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Modjeska Monteith Simkins
- Occupations
- activist
- Biography
-
Modjeska Monteith Simkins was an important leader of African-American public health reform, social reform and the Civil Rights Movement in South Carolina.
-
Joyce Dickerson
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Joyce Dickerson is an American politician from South Carolina. She served three terms as a Richland County Councilwoman, including service as Chair, before a defeat in the 2020 general election to Derrek Pugh.
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Alfred Oko Vanderpuije
- Enrolled in Benedict College
- In 2012 graduated with Doctor of Humane Letters
- Occupations
- politiciancivil servanteducator
- Biography
-
Alfred Oko Vanderpuije is a Ghanaian educationist and politician who currently serves as a member of parliament. He is currently the member of parliament for Ablekuma South Constituency in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.
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LeRoy T. Walker
- Enrolled in Benedict College
- In 1940 graduated with bachelor's degree
- Occupations
- chancellorbiologistcoachathletics competitor
- Biography
-
LeRoy T. Walker was an American track and field coach and the first African-American president of the United States Olympic Committee. In the 1996 Olympics, Walker was delegated to lead a 10,000 member group of the most talented athletes in the world. His goal was to make sure that American citizens have a feeling of ownership in the program, saying,
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Charles L. Purce
- Biography
-
Charles L. Purce was an American educator and academic administrator, active in Louisville, Kentucky, and Selma, Alabama. He was a leader in the Baptist church, and served as president of Selma University and Simmons College of Kentucky, both Baptist institutions.
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Karel Elodie Ziketh
- Occupations
- athletics competitor
- Biography
-
Karel Elodie Ziketh is an Ivorian hurdler.
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Ira David Pinson
- Biography
-
Ira David Pinson was an American academic who became a professor of languages and philosophy, completing a Bachelor of Divinity at Yale University in 1920. From 1915 he was a member of the teaching faculty of Morris College, becoming its third president in 1930 as it struggled to survive the Great Depression. Within two years, he strengthened and steered the college to expansion. Pinson died in a car accident in 1939, at the age of 46.
General info
| Founded | 1870 |
|---|---|
| Motto | A Power for Good in Society |
| Colors | purple, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 282 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1600 Harden Street Columbia, South Carolina, 29204-1086 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 137,000 |
| Phone | 8032535000 |