Overview

Benedictine College is a Comprehensive institution located in Atchison, KS, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1020 North 2nd Street
Atchison, KS  66002-1499
United States

Contact Mr. Pete Helgesen
Dean of Enrollment Management
Email: phelgesen@benedictine.edu
Phone: 913-367-5340

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architecture
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Finance, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Mass Communication/media Studies
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Engineering Physics/applied Physics
Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
French Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Nursing Practice
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences
International/globalization Studies
Natural Sciences
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Physical Fitness Technician
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, Other
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Philosophy And Religious Studies, Other
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Astronomy
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Criminology
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Religious Education
Theological And Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology/theological Studies
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Dramatic/theatre Arts And Stagecraft, Other
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,202

Applied

2,172

Accepted

2,084

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,198

Females Applied

1,179

Females Accepted

98%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,004

Males Applied

993

Males Accepted

99%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.57

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2 One recommendation
Required for some programs	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	616	560	670
SAT Math	586	517	660
ACT Composite	25	21	28

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

30,830

Private

Fees

800

Full-time student fees

10,780

Room & board

5,790

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes

Financial Aid

24,076

Avg. Financial Aid Package

23,947

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

18,542

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,998

Avg. Loan Aid

14,996

Avg. Grant Aid

19,040

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

73%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

30%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,084

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

77%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.32%
Black or African American	2.87%
White or Caucasian	77.93%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.61%
Asian	1.23%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.36%
Two or more races	4.3%
Other	1.48%

Gender

Male (47.84%)

Female (52.16%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	80%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Oktoberfest, Homecoming and Family Weekend

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

More

Most popular organizations:
Student Government, Cray Lab, Knights of Columbus, Concert Chorale/Chamber Singers and Ravens Respect Life

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
Basketball
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football
Golf		No	No
Lacrosse
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer
Softball		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Track And Field	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Wrestling	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football		No	No
Golf		No	No
Lacrosse
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer
Softball
Table Tennis		No	No
Track And Field	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

180

Total Faculty

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 121

Part-time - 59

Male - 109

Female - 71