Benedict College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Benedict College is a private research university in Columbia, South Carolina, enrolling about 1,536 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 95.70% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $31,902 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $17,440
- 2024 Average Net Price: $18,250 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 95.70% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,536 96.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 24.26%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 40.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 3.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 73.3%
- Average SAT Score: 910
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,770
- Applicants (IPEDS): 8,073
- Room & Board: $7,146 annual estimate
Benedict College: what the data shows
Common questions about Benedict College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Benedict College?
Benedict College is located in Columbia, SC (ZIP 29204-1086).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Benedict College public or private?
Benedict College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Benedict College cost?
Published tuition: $17,440.
Average net price after aid: $18,250.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $17,177 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $18,686 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $19,295 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,250 |
| $110,001+ | $20,328 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $69,760.
How hard is it to get into Benedict College?
Admission rate: 95.70%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 910.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Benedict College?
Total enrollment: 1,536 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,770 students.
Graduate enrollment: 63 students.
About 97% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Benedict College?
150%-time completion rate: 24.26%.
First-year retention: 57.3%.
What do graduates of Benedict College earn?
Median earnings: $24,908 six years after entry; $31,902 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $32,500.
62.34% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Benedict College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (59 completions)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (44 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (32 completions)
- Psychology, General (22 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (22 completions)
- Mass Communication/Media Studies (17 completions)
- Public Health, General (11 completions)
- Computer Science (10 completions)
- Social Work (9 completions)
- Computer Engineering, General (8 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Benedict College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 95.70%; completion rate 24.26%; median earnings $31,902 at 10 years; net price $18,250. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$17,440
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Benedict College was $17,440.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$18,250
2024 Value
In 2024 Benedict College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,250.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$73,000 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$18,250 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$69,760 4-Year Tuition
$7,146 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,600 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$26,186 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$104,744 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Benedict College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
62.34% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
63.34% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Benedict College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Benedict College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $18,254 | $18,254 | $18,108 |
| 2014 | $18,288 | $18,288 | $17,105 |
| 2015 | $18,288 | $18,288 | $16,583 |
| 2016 | $19,566 | $19,566 | $16,601 |
| 2017 | $19,958 | $19,958 | $19,134 |
| 2018 | $16,600 | $16,600 | $21,564 |
| 2019 | $16,600 | $16,600 | $14,291 |
| 2020 | $17,200 | $17,200 | $12,678 |
| 2021 | $17,200 | $17,200 | $12,157 |
| 2022 | $17,200 | $17,200 | $18,456 |
| 2023 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $17,781 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
95.70% Acceptance Rate
8,073 Total Applicants
5,433 Students Admitted
338 First-Time Students Enrolled
6.22% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 910
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Benedict College reported total enrollment of about 1,536 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 49% male and 51% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (78.6%), Non-Resident Alien (10.3%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (4.1%). About 62.34% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 40.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
96.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Benedict College in 2024 is 1,536 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,770 students. Graduate enrollment is about 63 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
57.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 78.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
12.91% 100% Completion Time
24.26% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 12.91% of students graduating from Benedict College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 61% male / 39% female
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 80% male / 20% female
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 16% male / 84% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Benedict College.
Return on Investment
$32,500 Median Student Debt
$31,902 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
101.87% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
337.01% Return on Investment
10.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Benedict College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 26 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 59 completions
2. Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 44 completions
3. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 32 completions
4. Psychology, General: 22 completions
5. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 22 completions
6. Mass Communication/Media Studies: 17 completions
7. Public Health, General: 11 completions
8. Computer Science: 10 completions
9. Social Work: 9 completions
Most popular programs at Benedict College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Benedict College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Benedict College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 73.3%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,890
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,465
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Benedict College is a private non-profit institution located in Columbia, SC, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,536 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (78.6%), Non-Resident Alien (10.3%), Race/ethnicity unknown (4.1%). The admission rate is 95.70%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 910. The 150%-time completion rate is 24.26%. Approximately 62.34% of students receive Pell Grants. About 40.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Columbia, SC 29204-1086
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 24.26% graduation rate at Benedict College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Benedict College located?
Benedict College is located in Columbia, SC.
What is Benedict College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Benedict College is 95.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 8,073 applicants and 5,433 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Benedict College cost?
Reported tuition is $17,440 and average net price is $18,250 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $7,146 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Benedict College?
Benedict College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,770 students, Black or African American (78.6%), Non-Resident Alien (10.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Benedict College?
About 40.8% of students at Benedict College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Benedict College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Benedict College reports midpoint SAT about 910.
What do graduates of Benedict College earn?
Median earnings are $24,908 six years after entry and $31,902 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Benedict College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 24.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Benedict College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $32,500.
Is Benedict College public or private?
Benedict College is a private nonprofit institution located in Columbia, SC.
Is Benedict College an HBCU?
Yes. Benedict College is flagged as a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in IPEDS.
Is Benedict College a tribal college?
No. Benedict College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- South Carolina college costs
- South Carolina colleges by ROI
- Columbia, South Carolina city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in South Carolina
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.