Benedict College

Columbia, SC · Private nonprofit · 4-year · HBCU

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Benedict College reported a 67.3% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Benedict College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Columbia, SC, with an SAT reference of 910 and an ACT reference of 16. The historical average net price is $18,250 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

67.3%

8,073 applicants

SAT reference

910

Combined score

ACT reference

16

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$18,250

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Benedict College

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)8209101010
ACT (composite, 1–36)141619

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

22.9%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

57.3%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

1,536

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Benedict College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$17,177
$30,001 – $48,000$18,686
$48,001 – $75,000$19,295
$75,001 – $110,000$20,250
$110,000+$20,328

Top Majors at Benedict College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing46
Biological & Biomedical Sciences32
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice30
Parks, Recreation & Fitness27
Psychology22
Communication & Journalism17
Visual & Performing Arts15
Health Professions15
Engineering12
Computer & Information Sciences10

Financial Aid at Benedict College

About Benedict College

Official website: https://www.benedict.edu/

Admissions: https://www.benedict.edu/office-of-admissions-and-recruitment/

Frequently Asked Questions About Benedict College

What is the acceptance rate at Benedict College?

Benedict College reported a 67% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 8,073. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Benedict College?

The historical 67% acceptance rate suggests Benedict College was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Benedict College?

The imported historical records for Benedict College include an SAT reference value of 910 and an ACT reference value of 16. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Benedict College?

The stored historical average net price at Benedict College is $18,250 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 97%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $11,780 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Benedict College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Benedict College is 23%. its stored first-year retention rate is 57%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Benedict College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Benedict College?

Benedict College's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on August 1, 2026. Aid deadlines: Financial aid December 15, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Benedict College's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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