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Benedictine College

Benedictine College is a small, private institution located in Atchison, ks. Founded in 1859, Benedictine College offers undergraduate degrees in 69 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 2,155 undergraduates
cost $33,720 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Benedictine College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 98.8%
SAT score average 1220
ACT score average 25
Average high school GPA 3.59
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Benedictine College is known for one of its top majors: Theological and Ministerial Studies. Their student-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
14 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Other
Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Engineering and Technology

Popular majors

Theological and Ministerial Studies
Finance and Financial Management Services
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Accounting and Related Services

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $33,720
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,580
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $4,450
Cost of attendance* $50,950
Average financial aid package $23,818
Estimated cost $27,132 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $33,720
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,580
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $4,450
Cost of attendance* $50,950
Average financial aid package $23,818
Estimated cost $27,132 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Benedictine College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,155, with gender binary students split 50% male and 50% female.

Total enrollment

2,362

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
74%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
11%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
7%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Benedictine College, students love their Student Government. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1020 N 2nd St, Atchison, KS 66002-1499
phone 800-367-5340
address www.benedictine.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government

Cray lab

Knights of columbus

Concert chorale/chamber singers

Ravens respect life

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Benedictine College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Benedictine College?

Benedictine College is located in Atchison, ks.

What is the acceptance rate at Benedictine College? 

The acceptance rate for Benedictine College is 99%.

What’s the average GPA for Benedictine College?

The average high school GPA for Benedictine College students was 3.59.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Benedictine College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Benedictine College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $203,800.

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