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Benedict College

Columbia, South Carolina

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Overview

Enrollment

1,840
Benedict College overview
Location Columbia, South Carolina
Online benedict.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
Religious Affiliation Baptist
Benedict College overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad
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Benedict College, a private historically Black liberal arts institution, is located in Columbia, South Carolina's capital city, approximately two miles from the downtown business district. The 100-acre urban campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including several structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places that date back to the college's founding in 1870 by the American Baptist Home Mission Society. The institution primarily offers undergraduate degrees, with notable programs in business administration, criminal justice, and education. Benedict College maintains a residential campus environment where most first-year students live in on-campus housing, and the college competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Benedict Tigers, participating in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

Benedict College is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
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Admission Requirements

Open Admission

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$14,600
Costs for Benedict College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,000
Other Fees$2,600
Room and Board $6,600
Budget for Other Expenses$5,200
Total One Year Cost$30,000

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$25,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

26% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Benedict College students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 17%
Communication 11%
Work and Family Studies 9%
Biology 9%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 9%

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Last updated February 24, 2024