Benedict College

At a Glance Admission, Tuition, Population, and more Updated: July 13, 2024 collegetuitioncompare

Benedict College is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Columbia, SC. It is a historically black college. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification. Benedict College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges .

96% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 5,098 applied, 4,879 accepted, and 390 enrolled in Benedict. 209 men and 181 women first-time, full-time students enrolled. Admission Stats

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $17,748 for undergraduate programs and $14,402 for graduate programs. Tuition has decreased by 1.40% compared to last year at Benedict College. Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

1,644 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $8,607. For freshmen, 364 students (97%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $11,780. Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 1,691 students enrolled Benedict in 2025. By gender, 830 men and 861 women students are enrolled. There are 1,628 undergraduate and 63 graduate students. More Demographics Stats

55 Major Programs

2 graduate programs Bachelor's Master's Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Benedict is 24% and the transfer-out rate is 6%. The retention rate is 57% for full-time and 57% for part-time students. Graduation Rate 24% Transfer-out Rate 6% Retention Rate 57% Students to Faculty Ratio 13 to 1 More Stats

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 133 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Benedict and the average faculty salary is $61,882. The studetns to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. There are 318 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $54,443. Number of Faculties 133 Average Faculty Salary $61,882 Number of Staffs 318 Average Staff Salary $54,443

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning (online classes) ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certificate Academic/career counseling Employment services for students Placement services Libraries See More

Columbia, SC