Benedict College
Historically Black college or university · Columbia, SC · 1,536 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
96%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$17,734
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$31,592
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
43%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Benedict College?
Benedict College accepts about 96 of every 100 applicants (96%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says Benedict College is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Benedict College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Benedict College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $31,592 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $17,734 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $18,103 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$18,103
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$18,103
- Room & board$7,297
- Total cost of attendance$31,592
- Average net price after grants$17,734
Popular majors
Business, Biology, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Parks, Recreation & Fitness.
Benedict College FAQ
- What is Benedict College's acceptance rate?
- 96% — accessible.
- Is Benedict College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Benedict College is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Benedict College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Benedict College cost?
- About $31,592 a year before aid; $17,734 on average after grants.
- What is Benedict College's FAFSA school code?
- 003420. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Benedict College receives your information.
- What is Benedict College's graduation rate?
- 43% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Benedict College
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Southern UniversityCharleston, SC | 96% | 930–1160 | $20,661 | 50% |
| Columbia International UniversityColumbia, SC | 94% | — | $18,951 | 50% |
| Coker UniversityHartsville, SC | 94% | — | $24,908 | 37% |
| Columbia CollegeColumbia, SC | 94% | — | $21,611 | 41% |
| Southern Wesleyan UniversityCentral, SC | 100% | 1040–1210 | $16,041 | 52% |
| Newberry CollegeNewberry, SC | 90% | — | $22,104 | 42% |