A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Benedict College are almost exclusively Black with a small White population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 100% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Benedict College is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
0%
|
| Black |
99%
|
| Hispanic |
0%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 85% more male students than female students enrolled at Benedict College with a gender ratio of 1% men to 0.75% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Benedict College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1%
|
| Women |
0.75%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
24
|
| Women |
13
|
Benedict College serves a low number of students outside of South Carolina, with 58 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
58%
|
| Out of State |
34%
|
| Foreign |
7%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
79% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 8.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217721 IPEDS survey data for Benedict College.
Last updated February 24, 2025