Benedict

Benedict College

Benedict
#4665 / #1220
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
Historically black, liberal arts college located in Columbia, South Carolina

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About Benedict College

According to Wikipedia, Benedict College is a private historically black college in Columbia, South Carolina. Founded in 1870 by northern Baptists, it was originally a teachers' college. It has since expanded to offer majors in many disciplines across the liberal arts. The campus includes buildings in the Benedict College Historic District, a historic area listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Benedict College Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT Score
6,44668%20%920

How Much Does Benedict College Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$17,200
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$18,145
30K - 48K$17,085
48K - 75K$19,258
75K - 110K$22,814
110K+$21,120

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Benedict College Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Benedict College, then you can expect to earn an average of $27,300 per year. You also have a 86% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Benedict College's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
2,0311,99833

Where is Benedict College?

Benedict College is located at 1600 Harden Street, Columbia SC 29204-1086

How Safe is Benedict College?

Benedict College has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%. Columbia has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Benedict College Known For?

Benedict College is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Benedict College's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Social Work
#325
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#326
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#143
USA Rank
social-work Degrees
Literature
#1793
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#1853
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#590
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literature Degrees
Medical
#2553
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#2557
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#722
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medicine Degrees
Sociology
#2587
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#2592
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#755
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sociology Degrees
Economics
#4935
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#4939
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#865
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economics Degrees
History
#2810
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#2820
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#904
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history Degrees
Education
#4152
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#4161
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#957
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education Degrees
Communications
#4757
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#4777
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#1260
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communications Degrees
Political Science
#6507
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#6514
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#1535
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political-science Degrees
Chemistry
#6042
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#6048
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#1584
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chemistry Degrees
Philosophy
#6972
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#7005
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#2059
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Criminal Justice
#4185
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#4187
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#2093
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criminal-justice Degrees
Psychology
#6265
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#6274
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#2333
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psychology Degrees
Mathematics
#8466
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#8487
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#2369
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math Degrees
Physics
#8211
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#8230
Historical Rank
#2385
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physics Degrees
Computer Science
#10370
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#10380
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#2785
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computer-science Degrees
Biology
#11459
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#11472
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#3043
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biology Degrees
Engineering
#13980
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#13985
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#3529
USA Rank
engineering Degrees

Who Are Benedict College's Most Influential Alumni?

LeRoy T. Walker
LeRoy T. Walker
An American track and field coach and first African-American to coach a United States men’s Olympic track team and to serve as the president of the United States Olympic Committee.

Who Are Benedict College's Most Influential Faculty?