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About Benedictine College

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Benedictine College is a private liberal arts college in Atchison, KS, known for its catholic benedictine mission, small liberal arts, and nearly open admissions. With an acceptance rate of 99%, Benedictine College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 593 students each year. Benedictine College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1110–1360, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Benedictine College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $22,610 per year; the sticker price of $51,080 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Benedictine College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

99%
Overall Accept Rate
1235
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1110 – 1360 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Benedictine College

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Essay Strategy
Benedictine College is a faithful Catholic liberal arts school, so if your faith, service, or values align with its Benedictine mission, say so explicitly in your application essays and activities list rather than leaving admissions to guess.
Demonstrated Interest
Atchison is a small town and Benedictine is a close-knit campus, so visiting in person or attending one of their official open house events signals genuine commitment and helps you write a much more convincing answer to any why-this-school question.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Benedictine College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$51k/yr$22.0k
30k-48k~$51k/yr$22.7k
48k-75k~$51k/yr$21.9k
75k-110k~$51k/yr$27.2k
110k+~$51k/yr$30.8k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

65%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$45k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,144
Undergrad Enrollment
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