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About Benedict College

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Benedict College is a private liberal arts college in Columbia, SC, known for its hbcu, private liberal arts, and columbia south carolina. With an acceptance rate of 68%, Benedict College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 381 students each year. Benedict College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 820–1020, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Benedict College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $11,470 per year; the sticker price of $30,292 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Benedict College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

68%
Overall Accept Rate
920
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 820 – 1020 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Benedict College

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Application Strategy
Benedict College is a historically Black college with a strong mission around community service and leadership development, so frame your application around how you plan to contribute to both campus life and the broader Columbia, SC community.
Test Score Strategy
Since Benedict is test optional, consider withholding your score and letting your GPA and activities speak for you rather than submitting a score that may not reflect your full potential.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Benedict College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$30k/yr$17.2k
30k-48k~$30k/yr$18.7k
48k-75k~$30k/yr$19.3k
75k-110k~$30k/yr$20.3k
110k+~$30k/yr$20.3k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

21%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$25k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,961
Undergrad Enrollment
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