Benedict College is a historically black college located in Columbia, South Carolina. Founded in 1870, it is the oldest college in the state, providing quality education to diverse student populations. The college is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and encourages intellectual and spiritual growth in an atmosphere of caring and respect. It has a strong commitment to community service and actively supports a number of initiatives to benefit the surrounding area. Benedict College is renowned for its academic excellence, providing numerous degree and certificate programs across a range of disciplines. The college also offers a vibrant student life, with a host of extracurricular activities and social events. It seeks to empower students with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue successful careers in a global economy.
- Address: 1600 Harden Street, Columbia, SC 29204-1086
- Phone: (803) 256-4220
- Website: www.benedict.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 1,731
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 18 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $25
- Selectivity: Somewhat Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $17,200 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Room & Board | $6,600 |
| Other | $2,202 |
| Total Cost | $27,002 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 73%
- SAT Range: 0 – 0
- ACT Range: 0 – 0
Majors
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Social Work
- Human Development and Family Studies, General
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: #N/A
- Part-time: #N/A
Student Gender
- Male: 41%
- Female: 59%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 1%
- Asian: 0%
- Black or African American: 84%
- Hispanic / Latino: 3%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 1%
- Two or More Races: 0%
- Unknown: 2%
- Non-resident Alien: 8%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: #N/A
- 25 and Over: #N/A
- Age Unknown: #N/A
Student Residence
- In-State: 38%
- Out-of-State: 62%
- Unknown: 0%