# Benedict College

Columbia, SC. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/benedict-college

Benedict College is a private nonprofit college in Columbia, SC with 1,536 undergraduates. It admits 96% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $17,734 per year ($16,910 for families earning under $30,000). 43% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $36,562 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 96% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test blind (scores not considered) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 8,073 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 5,433 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $31,592 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $17,734 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $16,910 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $17,914 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $17,916 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $19,492 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $20,292 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,536 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 43% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $36,562 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 (FY2024) |

## What Benedict College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Not considered

## FAQ

**What is Benedict College's acceptance rate?**

Benedict College admits 96% of applicants, which makes it open.

**Is Benedict College test optional?**

Test blind (scores not considered).

**How many students apply to Benedict College?**

In Fall 2023, 8,073 students applied to Benedict College and 5,433 were admitted; 338 enrolled.

**Does Benedict College consider legacy status?**

No. Benedict College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Benedict College require an essay?**

Benedict College reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Benedict College cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $31,592 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,734.

**What is Benedict College's graduation rate?**

43% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 217721. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology