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Benedict College

Benedict College

Columbia, SC · City · 1,536 students
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$18,250
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
23%
Graduation rate
43% typical
$31,902
Earnings 10 years on
$45,606 typical
96%
Acceptance rate
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Founded in 1870, Benedict College is a private historically Black liberal arts institution in Columbia, South Carolina, widely recognized for driving upward economic mobility and fostering academic innovation. The college offers strong degree programs in high-demand fields, with particular strengths in business administration, cybersecurity, biology, and criminal justice. Student life is energized by rich HBCU traditions, a close-knit family atmosphere, NCAA Division II athletics, and the celebrated Marching Tiger Band of Distinction. Distinctively, Benedict emphasizes practical workforce readiness through initiatives like its on-campus Business Development Center, which connects undergraduates with real-world entrepreneurial and community-focused business opportunities.

Wikipedia:Benedict College is a private historically black college in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1870 by northern Baptists, it was originally a teachers' college. It has since expanded to offer majors in many disciplines across the liberal arts. The campus includes buildings in the Benedict College Historic District, a historic area listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Location
Columbia, SC, 29204-1086 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
RDU · Raleigh-Durham
181 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$17,440
Housing & food (on campus)$7,146
Books & supplies$1,600
Cost of attendance$26,517
Average net price$18,250
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$17,440
Housing & food (on campus)$7,146
Books & supplies$1,600
Cost of attendance$26,517
Average net price$18,250
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: benedict.edu
How it’s made up
Tuition$16,343
Housing$3,726
Food$3,726
Total published by the school$26,517
Source: benedict.edu
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$17,177
$30–48k
$18,686
$48–75k
$19,295
$75–110k
$20,250
$110k+
$20,328
Grants from the school
57% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $9,820
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
23%
Within 4 yrs
13%
Back for yr 2
57%
Transferred
18%
Pell students: 16.9% · others: 53.5% 
8 yrs after starting
23% graduated · 34% transferred · 43% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$24,908
10 yrs after entry$31,902
Debt
Median at graduation$32,500
Monthly payment$345
Middle 50% owe$7.8k–$37k
90th percentile$49,250
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
96%
Test policy
Not required
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 95.8% · women 95.6% 
Yield: 8.0% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 49%Women 51%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
13 : 1
Pell grant
62%
First-gen
41%
Family income
$17,950
Independent
14%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
3%
Where first-years come from
In state (SC)
60.0%
Out of state
38.7%
International
1.0%

Most out-of-state first-years from: GA 73 · FL 24 · NC 14 · TX 5 · AL 4

Race & ethnicity
White
1%
Hispanic
3%
Black
79%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
10%
Unknown
4%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$24,908
After 10 yrs
$31,902
Biology, General53
Business Administration, Management and Operations38
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness35
Criminal Justice and Corrections28
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods24
Communication and Media Studies21
Psychology, General20
Public Health13
Social Work12
Computer Science11
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians11
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations9
Computer Engineering8
Fine and Studio Arts7
Music7
Accounting and Related Services7
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$30M
Full-time faculty
73%
Faculty salary
$6,890/mo
Teaching spend
$5,465
per student
Federal loans
63%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Research activity
Research college or university
$8M research spending
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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