# Benedictine College

Atchison, KS. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/benedictine-college

Benedictine College is a private nonprofit college in Atchison, KS with 2,272 undergraduates. It admits 98% of applicants, and admitted students average 1252 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $24,687 per year ($20,106 for families earning under $30,000). 65% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $58,102 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 98% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 3,575 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 2,733 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 570–690 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 570–690 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 22–29 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $54,090 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $24,687 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $20,106 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $18,458 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $21,390 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $22,611 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $27,550 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 2,272 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 65% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $58,102 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $23,625 (FY2024) |

## What Benedictine 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: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Considered

## FAQ

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

Benedictine College admits 98% of applicants, which makes it open.

**What SAT score do you need for Benedictine College?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 570–690 on SAT Reading and Writing and 570–690 on SAT Math; the average total is 1252.

**What ACT score do you need for Benedictine College?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 22–29.

**Is Benedictine College test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

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

In Fall 2023, 3,575 students applied to Benedictine College and 2,733 were admitted; 627 enrolled.

**Does Benedictine College consider legacy status?**

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

**Does Benedictine College require an essay?**

Benedictine College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Benedictine College cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $54,090 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $24,687.

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

65% 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 154712. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology