School Information

25.3
Total Enrollment 1,877
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 14 : 1

Benedictine College

http://www.benedictine.edu
1020 N 2nd St, Atchison, Kansas 66002-1499
(913) 367-5340

Heir to the 1500 years of Benedictine dedication to learning, the Benedictine College mission as a Catholic, Benedictine, liberal arts, residential college is the education of men and women within a community of faith and scholarship.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting Town: Distant
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Benedictine College, 100.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 70.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $19,969), and 50% receive loans ($6,284 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,575.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Benedictine College is $20,991 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 2,411 people applied to Benedictine College. Of the applicants, 61.0% were admitted (61.0% male & 62.0% female ) and 29.0% accepted (31.0% male and 28.0% female)

Of the 1,818 undergraduate students at Benedictine College, 19.0% are part-time. A majority (98.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 46.0% of the 59 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     29.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     71.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     43.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     55.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     53.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline Dec. 27
Admissions Office Phone 800-467-5340
Admissions Office Email bcadmiss@benedictine.edu
Admissions Office Address 1020 North 2nd Street Atchison, KS 66002
Admissions Website https://empower.benedictine.edu/fusebox.cfm?fuseaction=NewApplication (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.benedictine.edu/benedictine.aspx?pgID=1294
Application Fee $25

In order to be accepted to Benedictine College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
 
Test Scores
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 27
ACT English (25th Percentile) 21
ACT English (75th Percentile) 27
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 26
 
Benedictine College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 18
Biochemistry 3
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 15
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 62 24
Accounting 10
Business Administration and Management, General 42 24
Finance, General 9
International Business/Trade/Commerce 1
Communication, journalism, and related programs 19
Journalism 1
Mass Communication/Media Studies 18
Computer and information sciences and support services 2
Computer Science 2
Education 41 11
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 11
Elementary Education and Teaching 11
Music Teacher Education 4
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 14
Secondary Education and Teaching 9
Special Education and Teaching, General 3
English language and literature/letters 8
English Language and Literature, General 8
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 6
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 1
French Language and Literature 1
Spanish Language and Literature 4
Health professions and related clinical sciences 41
Athletic Training/Trainer 41
History 8
History, General 8
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 5
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 5
Mathematics and statistics 2
Mathematics, General 2
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 0
Biological and Physical Sciences 0
Philosophy and religious studies 13
Philosophy 6
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 0
Religion/Religious Studies 7
Physical sciences 4
Astronomy 0
Chemistry, General 3
Physics, General 1
Psychology 11
Psychology, General 11
Social sciences 28
Criminology 8
Economics, General 5
Political Science and Government, General 8
Social Sciences, General 2
Sociology 5
Theology and religious vocations 17
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other 17
Visual and performing arts 9
Art/Art Studies, General 5
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
Music, General 3
 
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