Benedictine College

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Atchison, KS
5.0 1 review

#6 Best Private Colleges in Kansas

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,535

Location Atchison, Kansas
Website benedictine.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Benedictine College is a private Catholic liberal arts institution situated on bluffs overlooking the Missouri River in Atchison, Kansas, approximately one hour north of Kansas City. Founded in 1858 by Benedictine monks, the college operates in the Catholic, Benedictine tradition and maintains its historical ties through the presence of two monasteries on campus. The 120-acre campus features collegiate Gothic architecture, including several buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Benedictine offers undergraduate programs across four colleges, with notable strengths in theology, engineering, and business, while requiring students to complete a core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts. The college maintains a residential campus culture with most students living in one of the college's residence halls, and competes in the Heart of America Athletic Conference at the NAIA level.

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Ratings

Benedictine College is rated within the lower 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

7 out of 10
Resources

4 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

2 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Benedictine College within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1140/1380
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 22/29
GPA 3.57

Acceptance Rate

98.1%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 22.9%
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$36,350

Costs for Benedictine College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$36,350
Books and Supplies		$1,200
Other Fees		$1,000
Room and Board		$13,430
Budget for Other Expenses		$4,450
Total One Year Cost		$56,430

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$42,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

56% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Benedictine College are Business, Education, and Social Sciences. 21% of students major in Business, 20% in Education, and 10% in Social Sciences.