Benedictine College
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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.
Benedictine College's Online Degrees
Benedictine College Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,728 | 98% | 63% | 1195 | 25 |
How Much Does Benedictine College Cost To Attend?
| Tuition (in-state) |
|---|
| $32,630 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $19,920 |
| 30K - 48K | $23,180 |
| 48K - 75K | $23,213 |
| 75K - 110K | $28,063 |
| 110K+ | $28,918 |
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 Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 2,157 | 2,093 | 64 |
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:
- Economics
- Physics
- Nursing
- Medical
- Biology
- Political Science
- Engineering
- Philosophy
- History
- Education
- Literature
- Sociology
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Communications
Benedictine College's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Who Are Benedictine College's Most Influential Alumni?
Benedictine College's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Religious Studies, Physics, and Economics. Here are some of Benedictine College's most famous alumni:
- Terrance W. Gainer
- A Sergeant at Arms of the U.S. Senate.
- Patrick D. Gallagher
- An American physicist.
- Wangari Maathai
- A Kenyan environmentalist and politician who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004.
- Thomas M. Hoenig
- An American economist.
- Donn B. Murphy
- An American theatre director and writer.
- Charles A. Ray
- An American diplomat.
- Chris L. Rutt
- An American editor.
- Terry Hanson
- An American radio personality.
- David Koechner
- An American actor, comedian.
- Raymond Blanco
- A First Gentleman of Louisiana.
- Bob Veale
- An American baseball player.
- Joseph P. Teasdale
- An American politician .
