Benedictine College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Benedictine College is a private research university in Atchison, Kansas, enrolling about 2,272 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 98.12% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $53,175 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $36,350
- 2024 Average Net Price: $27,891 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 98.12% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,272 99.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 61.58%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 15.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 3.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1252
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,543
- Applicants (IPEDS): 3,575
- Room & Board: $13,430 annual estimate
Benedictine College: what the data shows
Common questions about Benedictine College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Benedictine College?
Benedictine College is located in Atchison, KS (ZIP 66002-1499).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Benedictine College public or private?
Benedictine College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Benedictine College cost?
Published tuition: $36,350.
Average net price after aid: $27,891.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $22,032 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $22,678 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $21,893 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $27,231 |
| $110,001+ | $30,832 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $145,400.
How hard is it to get into Benedictine College?
Admission rate: 98.12%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1252 and midpoint ACT 26.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Benedictine College?
Total enrollment: 2,272 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,543 students.
Graduate enrollment: 132 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Benedictine College?
150%-time completion rate: 61.58%.
First-year retention: 83.2%.
What do graduates of Benedictine College earn?
Median earnings: $45,000 six years after entry; $53,175 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $24,599.
18.78% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Benedictine College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (57 completions)
- Theology/Theological Studies (54 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (35 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (33 completions)
- Finance, General (32 completions)
- Psychology, General (31 completions)
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other (30 completions)
- Mechanical Engineering (28 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (26 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (26 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Benedictine College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 98.12%; completion rate 61.58%; median earnings $53,175 at 10 years; net price $27,891. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$36,350
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Benedictine College was $36,350.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$27,891
2024 Value
In 2024 Benedictine College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,891.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$111,564 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$27,891 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$145,400 4-Year Tuition
$13,430 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$50,980 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$203,920 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Benedictine College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
18.78% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
49.06% 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 Benedictine 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 Benedictine 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 | $23,900 | $23,900 | $21,353 |
| 2014 | $25,100 | $25,100 | $21,951 |
| 2015 | $26,200 | $26,200 | $24,221 |
| 2016 | $27,480 | $27,480 | $24,057 |
| 2017 | $28,480 | $28,480 | $24,312 |
| 2018 | $29,530 | $29,530 | $23,767 |
| 2019 | $30,530 | $30,530 | $23,011 |
| 2020 | $31,630 | $31,630 | $26,253 |
| 2021 | $32,630 | $32,630 | $26,321 |
| 2022 | $33,720 | $33,720 | $28,399 |
| 2023 | $34,800 | $34,800 | $27,477 |
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
98.12% Acceptance Rate
3,575 Total Applicants
2,733 Students Admitted
627 First-Time Students Enrolled
22.94% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1252
ACT Average: 26
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
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
Benedictine College reported total enrollment of about 2,272 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 51% male and 49% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (74.3%), Hispanic or Latino (13.4%), and Two or More Races (3.5%). About 18.78% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 15.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Benedictine College in 2024 is 2,272 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,543 students. Graduate enrollment is about 132 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
83.2%
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 White at 74.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
46.84% 100% Completion Time
61.58% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 46.84% of students graduating from Benedictine 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: 63% male / 37% female
- Theology/Theological Studies: 50% male / 50% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 11% male / 89% 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: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Benedictine College.
Return on Investment
$24,599 Median Student Debt
$53,175 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
46.26% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
376.63% Return on Investment
4.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Benedictine College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 52 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 57 completions
2. Theology/Theological Studies: 54 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 35 completions
4. Elementary Education and Teaching: 33 completions
5. Finance, General: 32 completions
6. Psychology, General: 31 completions
7. Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other: 30 completions
8. Mechanical Engineering: 28 completions
9. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 26 completions
Most popular programs at Benedictine College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Benedictine College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Benedictine College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,331
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,346
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Benedictine College is a private non-profit institution located in Atchison, KS, 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, Theology/Theological Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 2,272 students. Student body composition includes White (74.3%), Hispanic or Latino (13.4%), Two or More Races (3.5%). The admission rate is 98.12%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1252. The 150%-time completion rate is 61.58%. Approximately 18.78% of students receive Pell Grants. About 15.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Atchison, KS 66002-1499
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 52 distinct degree programs, Benedictine College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Benedictine College located?
Benedictine College is located in Atchison, KS.
What is Benedictine College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Benedictine College is 98.1% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 3,575 applicants and 2,733 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Benedictine College cost?
Reported tuition is $36,350 and average net price is $27,891 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,430 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Benedictine College?
Benedictine College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,543 students, White (74.3%), Hispanic or Latino (13.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Benedictine College?
About 15.0% of students at Benedictine College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Benedictine College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Benedictine College reports midpoint SAT about 1252 and midpoint ACT about 26.
What do graduates of Benedictine College earn?
Median earnings are $45,000 six years after entry and $53,175 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Benedictine College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 61.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Benedictine College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $24,599.
Is Benedictine College public or private?
Benedictine College is a private nonprofit institution located in Atchison, KS.
Is Benedictine College an HBCU?
No. Benedictine College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Benedictine College a tribal college?
No. Benedictine 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
- Kansas college costs
- Kansas colleges by ROI
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Kansas
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.