Benedictine College

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
Interior Architecture
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
Finance
International Business/trade/commerce
Marketing/marketing Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism
Mass Communication/media
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Elementary Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Secondary Education
Special Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering
Engineering Related
Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures
French
Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training
Nursing Practice
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/global Studies
Natural Sciences
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Astronomy
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Criminology
Economics
Political Science And Government
Social Sciences
Sociology
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Religious Education
Theology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art
Dramatic/theater Arts
Dramatic/theater Arts And Stagecraft Related
Music

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,367

Applied

2,307

Accepted

2,071

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,365

Females Applied

1,339

Females Accepted

98%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,002

Males Applied

968

Males Accepted

97%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.5

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
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Math		510	630
ACT Composite	25	22	28

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

28,730

Fees

800

Full-time student fees

10,000

Room & board

5,340

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	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

23,698

Avg. Financial Aid Package

24,665

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

15,415

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,984

Avg. Loan Aid

12,748

Avg. Grant Aid

15,796

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

80%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

24%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,071

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

76%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.8%
Black or African American	3.37%
White or Caucasian	78.61%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.55%
Asian	0.83%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.28%
Two or more races	0.28%
Other	7.35%

Gender

Male (45.29%)

Female (54.71%)

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	82%

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

Most popular organizations:
Student Government, ENACTUS, 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			No
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			No
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

200

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 116

Part-time - 84

Male - 118

Female - 82