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Location & Contact
Address
1600 Harden Street
Columbia, SC 29204
United States
Columbia, SC 29204
United States
Contact
Phone: 803-253-5000
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
8,073
Applied
5,433
Accepted
1,694
Enrolled
Female Admissions
5,086
Females Applied
3,370
Females Accepted
66%
Male Admissions
2,987
Males Applied
2,063
Males Accepted
69%
Applying
25
Application Fee
3.29
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements |
|---|
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | October 15th | Not reported | Yes |
| Out of state Fall freshmen | October 15th | Not reported | No |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | No |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
15,708
Private
Fees
2,640
Full-time student fees
7,146
Room & board
3,573
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Student Body
1,694
Total Undergrad students
12%
International Students
44%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 2.35% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 77.18% |
| White or Caucasian | 0.89% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.95% |
| Asian | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.06% |
| Other | 4.96% |
Gender
Male (47.11%)
Female (52.89%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 77% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Fall Convocation, Homecoming and Harambe
Fall Convocation, Homecoming and Harambe
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | Division 2 | |
| Basketball | No | Division 2 | |
| Cheerleading | No | No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Football | No | Division 2 | |
| Golf | No | Division 2 | No |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 2 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
| Volleyball | No | Division 2 | |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | No | Division 2 | |
| Cheerleading | | No | |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | No | No |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Softball | No | Division 2 | |
| Tennis | No | Division 2 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
| Volleyball | No | Division 2 | |
Faculty
133
Total Faculty
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 100
Part-time - 33
Male - 61
Female - 72
Benedict College