Benedictine College
Atchison, KS
Benedictine is a church-affiliated, liberal arts college. It is the product of the 1971 merger of St. Benedict's Abbey (founded in 1859) and St. Scholastica's Academy (founded in 1924); coeducation was adopted in 1971. Its two campuses of 200 acres are located a mile and a half apart, in a residential area of Atchison, 60 miles from Kansas City. Campus architecture includes Tudor-Gothic and modern styles.
Website: www.benedictine.edu/
Admission
- Entrance Difficulty
- Minimally difficult
- Overall Admission Rate
- 97% of 2,367 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Regular Admission Deadline
- Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- Average GPA
- 3.50
- SAT Math
- 510-630 range of middle 50%
- SAT EBRW
- Not reported
- ACT Composite
- 25 average
22-28 range of middle 50%
Money Matters
- Cost of Attendance
- $42,815
- Tuition and Fees
- $28,480
- Room and Board
- $9,900
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 78%
- Average Freshman Award
- $24,665
- Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates
- $29,196
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required
- Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
- 116
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 36% of classes
10-19 students: 24% of classes
20-29 students: 26% of classes
30-39 students: 11% of classes
40-49 students: 2% of classes
50-99 students: 1% of classes
Campus Life
- Atchison Population
- 10,925
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Kansas City
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 82% of all students
- Athletic Conferences
- National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
- Mascot
- Raven
- Sororities
- 55% of women participate
- Fraternities
- 45% of men participate
Students
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.6% American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.8% Asian
3.4% Black/African-American
6.9% Hispanic/Latino
0.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
80.2% White
7.5% Unknown - International Students
- 1.7% from 16 countries
- First-Year Students Returning
- 79.0%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 48.9%
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 75%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- 10.0%
Freshman Admission Requirements
Entrance Difficulty
Minimally Difficult: Most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation
- High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program
- College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 4 | |
Mathematics | 3 | |
Science | 2 | |
Foreign Language | 2 | |
Social Studies | 2 | |
History | 1 | |
Academic Electives |
Examinations
Exam | Required Units | Scores Due in Admissions Office |
---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | August 15 |
SAT Only | ||
ACT Only | ||
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | ||
SAT Subject Tests Only | ||
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Not reported |
Applying for Admission
Admissions Office
- Address
- 1020 North 2nd Street
- City, State, Zip
- Atchison, KS 66002-1499
- Phone
- (913) 367-5340
- Fax
- (913) 367-3673
- bcadmiss@benedictine.edu
Application Dates and Fees
- Regular Admisson Deadline
- Rolling
- Application Fee
- No fee required
- Application Fee Waiver
- Available
- Regular Admission Notification
- Rolling
- Accept Offer of Admission
- Not reported
- Waiting List Used
- No
- Defer Admission
- Student can defer admission
- Transfer Admission
- Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Early Decision Deadline
- Early Decision Notification
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Action Deadline
- Early Action Notification
Application Form
- Common Application
- Accepted, supplemental forms required
- Universal College Application
- Not accepted
- Electronic Application
- Available
Other Application Requirements
- Interview
- Not Required
- Essay or Personal Statement
- Letters of Recommendation
- 1 required for all freshmen
- Other
- Financial Need
- Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
Academic GPA | X | |||
Standardized Tests | X | |||
Class Rank | X | |||
Recommendations | X | |||
Essay | X | |||
Interview | X | |||
Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
Volunteer Work | X | |||
Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
State Residency | X | |||
Geographic Residence | X | |||
Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | X | |||
Ethnicity | X | |||
Work Experience | X |
Profile of Fall Admission
- Overall Admission Rate
- 97% of 2,367 applicants were admitted
- Women
- 98% of 1,365 applicants were admitted
- Men
- 97% of 1,002 applicants were admitted
- Students Enrolled
- 503 (22%) of 2,307 admitted students enrolled
- Women
- 263 (20%) of 1,339 admitted students enrolled
- Men
- 240 (25%) of 968 admitted students enrolled
- Early Decision Admission Rate
- Early Action Admission Rate
- Students Offered Wait List
- Students Accepting Wait List Position
- Students Admitted From Wait List
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
- Average GPA
- 3.50
- 3.75 and Above
- 42%
- 3.50 - 3.74
- 17%
- 3.25 - 3.49
- 12%
- 3.00 - 3.24
- 11%
- 2.50 - 2.99
- 14%
- 2.00 - 2.49
- 3%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- SAT Math
- 510-630 range of middle 50%
- Score of 700 - 800
- Not reported
- Score of 600 - 700
- Not reported
- Score of 500 - 600
- Not reported
- Score of 400 - 500
- Not reported
- Score of 300 - 400
- Not reported
- Score of 200 - 300
- Not reported
- SAT EBRW
- Not reported
- Score of 700 - 800
- Not reported
- Score of 600 - 700
- Not reported
- Score of 500 - 600
- Not reported
- Score of 400 - 500
- Not reported
- Score of 300 - 400
- Not reported
- Score of 200 - 300
- Not reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- ACT Composite
- 25 average
22-28 range of middle 50% - Score of 30 - 36
- 18%
- Score of 24 - 29
- 45%
- Score of 18 - 23
- 32%
- Score of 12 - 17
- 5%
- Score of 6 - 11
- 0%
- Score of 5 or Below
- 0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- High School Class Rank
- Top tenth: 19%
Top quarter: 42%
Top half: 67% - National Merit Scholar
- Not reported
- Valedictorian
- Not reported
- Class President
- Not reported
- Student Government Officer
- Not reported
Tuition and Expenses
- Cost of Attendance
- $42,815
- Tuition and Fees
- $28,480
- Room and Board
- $9,900
- Books and Supplies
- $1,200
- Other Expenses
- $3,235
- Payment Plans
- Installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
- Web Site
- Financial Aid Web Site
- Net Price Calculator URL
- Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
- Application Deadline
- Priority deadline April 1
- Award Notification
- On a rolling basis beginning December 15
- Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
- Federal Methodology
Forms Required | Cost to File |
---|---|
FAFSA Code is 010256 |
Free |
Profile of 2017 - 18 Financial Aid
Freshman
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 380 (86.8%) of freshmen
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 313 (82.4%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 313 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 132 (42.2%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 78%
- Average Award
- $24,665
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 313 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $17,596
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 15 (4.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,474
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 64 (20.4%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 125 (28.5%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $14,098
All Undergraduates
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 1,441 (79.7%) of undergraduates
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 1,228 (85.2%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 1,228 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 295 (24.0%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 80%
- Average Award
- $23,698
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 1,228 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $15,796
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 841 (68.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,373
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 216 (17.6%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 571 (31.6%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $12,748
Borrowing
- 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
- 69%
- Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates
- $29,196
- Parents of Students Receiving Aid
- 28.0%
- Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
- 4.0%
Financial Aid Programs
Loans
- Federal Loans
- Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans
- State Loans
- Other Loans
- Alternative loans
Scholarships and Grants
- Need-Based Available
- Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
- Non-Need–Based Available
- Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special achievements/activities, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships)
Non-Need Awards
- Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- 729
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
- Dance, Journalism/Publications, Music, Theater/Drama
- Number of Awards
- 157
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
- Cheerleading/Drum Major, Leadership
- Number of Awards
- 77
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Characteristics Award Areas
- Children of Faculty/Staff
- Number of Awards
- 83
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Employment
- Work-Study Programs
- Federal work study available, other work study available
- Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
- $620
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- Summer Session
- Offered
- General Catalog/Bulletin
- Online Catalog
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors
- Accounting
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Astronomy
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Chemistry, General
- Computer Science
- Criminology
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Economics, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- French Language and Literature
- History, General
- Journalism
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
- Natural Sciences
- Nursing Practice
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Sciences, General
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Theology/Theological Studies
- Youth Ministry
- Most Popular Disciplines
- Business/marketing, Education, Theology and religious vocations
- Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
- None
- Special Programs
- Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
- Study Abroad
- Offered
- Online Degrees
- No online degree programs
Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required
- Computer
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Foreign Language
- Required
- Math/Science
- Required for all students
Faculty and Instruction
- Full-Time Faculty
- 116
- Part-Time Faculty
- 84
- Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
- 41%
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 36% of classes
10-19 students: 24% of classes
20-29 students: 26% of classes
30-39 students: 11% of classes
40-49 students: 2% of classes
50-99 students: 1% of classes - Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: 42% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 33% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 25% of discussion sections/labs
Advanced Placement
- International Baccalaureate
- Accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Accepted for placement and credit
- Sophomore Standing
- Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
- Library Available on Campus
- Yes
- Holdings
- 384,546
- Computer Ownership
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Computers Available on Campus
- 100
- Internet/E-mail Access
- Not reported
Academic Support Services
- Remedial Instruction
- Offered
- Tutoring
- Available
- Services for Learning Disabled Students
- Available
- Services for Physically Disabled Students
- Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Graduate/Professional School Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts
Master's Programs of Study
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Not reported
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Not reported
Location and Setting
- Boston Population
- 10,925
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Kansas City
- Campus Size
- 225 acres
Weather
- Temperature
- 16.3 average low in January, 84.2 average high in September
- Rain
- 97 rainy days per year
Getting Around
- Campus Map
- Map
- Nearest Bus Station
- 20 mile(s) from campus in St. Joseph, Mo.
- Nearest Train Station
- 45 mile(s) from campus in Kansas City
Housing
- College Housing
- College offers housing to students
- Types of Housing
- Men only housing, women only housing
- Students in College Housing
- 82% of all students
- Housing Requirements
- Students required to live on campus through senior year
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
- 18%
- Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Security
- 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
- Available
- 24-Hour Security Patrols
- Available
- Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
- Available
- Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
- Available
- Other
Personal Support Services
- Health Service
- Offered
- Personal Counseling
- Offered
- Child Care
- Not offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
- Mascot
- Raven
- School Colors
- Red, black, and white
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sports | Women | Men | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | Offered | Scholarships | |
Baseball | x | x | ||
Basketball | x | x | x | x |
Cheerleading | x | x | ||
Cross-Country Running | x | x | x | x |
Football | x | x | ||
Soccer | x | x | x | x |
Softball | x | x | ||
Track And Field | x | x | x | x |
Volleyball | x | x | ||
Wrestling | x | x |
Women's Sports | ||
---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | |
Baseball | ||
Basketball | x | x |
Cheerleading | x | x |
Cross-Country Running | x | x |
Football | ||
Soccer | x | x |
Softball | x | x |
Track And Field | x | x |
Volleyball | x | x |
Wrestling |
Mens's Sports | ||
---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | |
Baseball | x | x |
Basketball | x | x |
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | x | x |
Football | x | x |
Soccer | x | x |
Softball | ||
Track And Field | x | x |
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling | x | x |
- Women's Club Sports
- Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
- Intramural Sports
- basketball, football, golf, lacrosse, racquetball, rugby, soccer, softball, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball
Student Activities
- Activities and Organizations
- choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, student newspaper, student government, enactus, knights of columbus, concert chorale/chamber singers, ravens respect life
- Sororities
- 55% of women participate
- Fraternities
- 45% of men participate
- ROTC
- Army ROTC is offered off campus
Student Body
- Coeducational
- Yes
- All Undergraduates
- 2,071
- Women
- 1,133 (54.7%)
- Men
- 938 (45.3%)
- Full-Time Undergraduates
- 1,806
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.6% American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.8% Asian
3.4% Black/African-American
6.9% Hispanic/Latino
0.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
80.2% White
7.5% Unknown - International Students.
- 1.7% from 16 countries
- Average Age
- 20
- All Graduate Students
- 96
Undergraduate Retention and Graduation
- First-Year Students Returning
- 79.0%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 48.9%
- Students Graduating Within 5 Years
- 63%
- Students Graduating Within 6 Years
- 64.0%
After Graduation
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 75%
- Average Starting Salary
- 75%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- 10.0%
- Disciplines Pursued
- Business 7.5%
Engineering 0.5%
Law 2%
Theology 1%
Dentistry 0.5%
Arts and Sciences 7%
Medicine 3%
Veterinary Medicine 0.5%
Other 6%
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