Benedict College: Statistics

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# 4362 of 14,131 In the World
# 1207 of 2,597 In North America
# 1132 of 2,496 In the United States
# 19 of 37 In South Carolina
# 2 of 6 In Columbia, SC
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate

96%

Enrollment

3,177

Average SAT

1,325

Average ACT

29

Avg. cost to attend

$18,665 /y

Aid receiving

100%

Undergraduates

1,628

Graduates

63

Male:Female Ratio

49:51

Religion

Baptist

Type

Privatenot-for-profit

Highest Degree

Master's degree

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Benedict College has an acceptance rate of 96% and is among the top 1% 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 96% 96% 96%
Applicants 5,098 1,897 3,201
Admissions 4,879 1,818 3,061
Freshmen enrolled full time 387 208 179

Admissions requirements

Secondary school GPA Required
Secondary school record Required
College-preparatory program 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
SAT/ACT Neither required nor recommended
TOEFL Neither required nor recommended

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

â–  White 1%
â–  Nonresident Alien 10%
â–  Hispanic 3%
â–  Black or African American 76%
â–  Two or more races 2%
â–  Unknown 8%

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Benedict College.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Benedict College majors

Benedict College has granted 257 bachelor's degrees across 25 programs, and 45 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Benedict College.

Major Bachelor Master
Business Administration and Management, General 31 28
Sport and Fitness Administration & Management 27 17
Biology & Biological Sciences, General 32 -
Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration 22 -
Psychology, General 22 -
Mass Communication & Media Studies 17 -
Public Health, General 11 -
Computer Science 10 -
Social Work 9 -
Computer Engineering, General 8 -
Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 8 -
Finance, General 8 -
Fine & Studio Arts, General 8 -
Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologies & Technicians, Other 7 -
Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies 6 -
General Studies 6 -
Music, General 6 -
Elementary Education and Teaching 4 -
Environmental Health 4 -
Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering 4 -
English Language and Literature, General 3 -
Accounting 1 -
Chemistry, General 1 -
Human Development and Family Studies, General 1 -
Music Management 1 -
Grand Total 257 45

Publications & Citations

Benedict College has published 652 scientific papers with 12,279 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 Political Science.

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8 Notable alumni

LeRoy T. Walker

1. LeRoy T. Walker

1918-2012 (aged 94)
biologist coach athletics competitor chancellor
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

2. Charles L. Purce

1856-1905 (aged 49)
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

3. Karel Elodie Ziketh

1991-. (aged 35)
athletics competitor
Karel Elodie Ziketh is an Ivorian hurdler.
Ira David Pinson

4. Ira David Pinson

1892-1939 (aged 47)
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...
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General Info & Contacts

Founded 1870
Motto A Power for Good in Society
Colors purple, gold
Academic calendar Semesters
Total staff 271
Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Address 1600 Harden Street Columbia, South Carolina, 29204-1086 United States
City Population 137,000
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