Benedictine

Benedictine College

Benedictine
#3944 / #1018
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#389
Most Desirable School
Private liberal arts college in Atchison, Kansas, United States

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About Benedictine College

According to Wikipedia, Benedictine College is a private Benedictine liberal arts college in Atchison, Kansas, United States. It was established in 1971 by the merger of St. Benedict's College for men and Mount St. Scholastica College for women. It is located on bluffs overlooking the Missouri River, northwest of Kansas City, Missouri. Benedictine is one of a number of U.S. Benedictine colleges and is sponsored by St. Benedict's Abbey and Mount St. Scholastica Monastery. The abbey has a current population of 53 monks, while the Mount monastery numbers 147 community members. The college has built its core values around four "pillars" — Catholic, Benedictine, Liberal Arts, Residential — which support the Benedictine College mission to educate men and women in a community of faith and scholarship.

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Benedictine College Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
2,89599%68%123525

How Much Does Benedictine College Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$33,720
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$22,129
30K - 48K$23,509
48K - 75K$23,855
75K - 110K$27,223
110K+$31,482

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Benedictine College Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Benedictine College, then you can expect to earn an average of $45,000 per year. You also have a 89% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Benedictine College's Demographics

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

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
2,4252,319106

Where is Benedictine College?

Benedictine College is located at 1020 N 2nd St, Atchison KS 66002-1499

How Safe is Benedictine College?

Atchison has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Benedictine College Known For?

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

Benedictine College's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Literature
#1734
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#1789
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#569
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literature Degrees
Nursing
#1719
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#1720
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#663
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nursing Degrees
Economics
#4124
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#4130
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#690
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economics Degrees
Medical
#2552
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#2556
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#721
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medicine Degrees
Political Science
#3204
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#3213
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#740
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political-science Degrees
Biology
#3212
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#3234
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#742
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biology Degrees
Physics
#3452
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#3475
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#822
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physics Degrees
Engineering
#4967
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#4975
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#911
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engineering Degrees
Philosophy
#3089
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#3131
Historical Rank
#930
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philosophy Degrees
Education
#4081
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#4091
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#940
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education Degrees
History
#3210
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#3224
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#1026
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history Degrees
Sociology
#3974
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#3977
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#1229
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sociology Degrees
Chemistry
#5098
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#5108
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#1240
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chemistry Degrees
Communications
#5232
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#5248
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#1388
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communications Degrees
Mathematics
#5386
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#5412
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#1429
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math Degrees
Computer Science
#6046
World Rank
#6055
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#1466
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computer-science Degrees
Psychology
#4211
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#4222
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#1602
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psychology Degrees

Who Are Benedictine College's Most Influential Alumni?

Benedictine College's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Religious Studies, Nursing, and Literature. Here are some of Benedictine College's most famous alumni:

Wangari Maathai
A Kenyan environmentalist and politician who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004.
Donn B. Murphy
Donn B. Murphy
An American theatre director and writer.
David Koechner
David Koechner
An American actor, comedian.

Who Are Benedictine College's Most Influential Faculty?