Benedict College
Columbia, SC · Private nonprofit · 1,536 undergrads (small, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $17,177 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $18,686 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $19,295 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $20,250 |
| Over $110,000 | $20,328 |
| All incomes (average) | $18,250 |
Sticker tuition: $17,440 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 96%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 62%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 24%
- Freshman retention
- 57%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $31,902
- Median debt at graduation
- $32,500
- International undergrads
- 233 (13.8%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business20%
Biology & Life Sciences17%
Criminal Justice14%
Psychology9%
Kinesiology & Sports Science8%
Visual & Performing Arts6%
Communications & Media4%
Computer Science3%
Health & Nursing3%
Education3%
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