Benedict

Benedict College

Benedict
#3164 / #1197
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 Rate
9,32286%25%

How Much Does Benedict College Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$17,200
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$12,724
30K - 48K$11,699
48K - 75K$12,927
75K - 110K$14,940
110K+$13,292

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
1,8061,79214

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
#217
World Rank
#219
Historical Rank
#134
USA Rank
social-work Degrees
Literature
#1301
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#1365
Historical Rank
#587
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Sociology
#1877
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#1885
Historical Rank
#697
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Medical
#1807
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#1810
Historical Rank
#713
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medicine Degrees
Communications
#1740
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#1765
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#724
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communications Degrees
Economics
#3882
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#3888
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#864
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economics Degrees
History
#1957
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#1970
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#922
USA Rank
history Degrees
Education
#2534
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#2541
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#936
USA Rank
education Degrees
Chemistry
#4986
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#5000
Historical Rank
#1407
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Political Science
#5080
World Rank
#5085
Historical Rank
#1590
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
Philosophy
#6053
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#6082
Historical Rank
#2007
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Criminal Justice
#3993
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#3996
Historical Rank
#2173
USA Rank
criminal-justice Degrees
Psychology
#5963
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#5972
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#2358
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psychology Degrees
Mathematics
#7559
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#7582
Historical Rank
#2367
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math Degrees
Physics
#8022
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#8039
Historical Rank
#2378
USA Rank
physics Degrees
Computer Science
#10428
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#10435
Historical Rank
#2964
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Biology
#11054
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#11068
Historical Rank
#3081
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Engineering
#13668
World Rank
#13674
Historical Rank
#3499
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?

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