Freshman Admission Requirements

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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

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

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

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Admissions Office

Address

1020 North 2nd Street

City, State, Zip

Atchison, KS 66002-1499

Phone

(913) 367-5340

Fax

(913) 367-3673

E-mail

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

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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

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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

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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

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Financial Aid Office

Email

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

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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

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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

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Undergraduate Majors

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

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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

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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

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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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

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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

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Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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Atchison 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

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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

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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

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Not offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics

Mascot

Raven

School Colors

Red, black, and white

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

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

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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

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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

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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

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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%