Benedict College Columbia, SC

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1 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Benedict College Columbia, SC Benedict, founded in 1870, is a private, liberal arts college. Its 100-acre campus is located in Columbia. Web Site Institution Type Private Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 2,641 Women Men Graduate Students ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Minimally difficult No No Rolling Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA Standardized Tests Essay Extracurricular Activities MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance $29,590 Tuition and Fees $18,286 Room and Board $8,104 Average Percent of Need Met Average Freshman Award Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates

2 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 139 Regular Class Size Semester 2-9 students: 30% of classes students: 17% of classes students: 12% of classes students: 21% of classes students: 13% of classes students: 8% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Columbia Population 133,358 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Freshmen are guaranteed housing 93% of freshmen, 74% of all students NCAA associate member STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning Students Graduating Within 4 Years Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 44% Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

3 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N 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 Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 3 Science 2 Foreign Language Social Studies 3 History Academic Electives Examinations Exam SAT or ACT SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Scores Due in Admissions Office APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 1600 Harden Street City, State, Zip Columbia, SC Phone (803) Fax (803) Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification [email protected] No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Rolling Application Fee $25 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Not available Rolling, notification begins July 31 No set date Student can defer admission Transfer applications not accepted

4 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Not available Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required 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 Academic GPA Standardized Tests Class Rank Recommendations Essay Interview Level of Applicant's Interest Extracurricular Activities Volunteer Work Particular Talent/Ability Character/Personal Qualities First Generation to Attend College State Residency Geographic Residence Relation with Alumnus Religious Affiliation/ Commitment Ethnicity Work Experience

5 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math Score of Score of Score of Score of Score of Score of SAT Critical Reading Score of Score of Score of Score of Score of Score of SAT Writing Score of Score of Score of Score of Score of Score of Average GPA 3.75 and Above 4% % % % % % ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of Score of Score of Score of Score of 6-11 Score of 5 or Below Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 5% Top quarter: 15% Top half: 39% Bottom half: 61% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer

6 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance $29,590 Tuition and Fees $18,286 Room and Board $8,104 Books and Supplies $1,000 Other Expenses $2,200 Payment Plans Installment plan APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline April 15 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning April 15 Federal and Institutional Methodologies Forms Required FAFSA Code is Cost to File Free PROFILE OF FINANCIAL AID Freshmen All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met Average Award Average Award Need-Based Gift Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift

7 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans Available College/university loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Private scholarships, TEACH Grants None Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Music Music

8 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available

9 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Semester Offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Art Teacher Education Art/Art Studies, General Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Chemistry, General Child Development Computer Engineering, General Computer Science Computer and Information Sciences, General Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Early Childhood Education and Teaching Economics, General Electrical and Electronics Engineering Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General Environmental Health Finance, General History, General Human Development and Family Studies, General Mass Communication/Media Studies Mathematics, General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General Music Teacher Education Music, General Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies Physics, General Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Public Health, General Social Work Sociology

10 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Engineering Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program, Teacher certification, Internships Not offered CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Not accepted Accepted for placement and credit Not available

11 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 139 Part-Time Faculty 50 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 30% of classes students: 17% of classes students: 12% of classes students: 21% of classes students: 13% of classes students: 8% of classes 2-9 students: 19% of discussion sections/labs students: 11% of discussion sections/labs students: 26% of discussion sections/labs students: 28% of discussion sections/labs students: 12% of discussion sections/labs students: 5% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 156,478 Computing Computer Ownership Computers Available on Campus Internet/ Access Not Reported ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Wheelchair access

12 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master's Programs of Study

13 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study

14 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Columbia Population 133,358 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather Large city 20 acres Temperature 32.1 average low in January, 88.8 average high in September Rain 110 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station 10 mile(s) from campus in Columbia 3 mile(s) from campus in Columbia 5 mile(s) from campus in Columbia HOUSING College Housing College offers housing to students Types of Housing Women's dorms, men's dorms Students in College Housing 93% of freshmen, 74% of all students Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are guaranteed housing Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 26% Off-Campus Housing Assistance Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Not available Not available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Offered

15 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA associate member Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x Basketball x x x x Cheerleading x x Football x Golf x Softball x Tennis x Track And Field x x Volleyball x

16 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports baseball, basketball, cheerleading, golf, tennis, track and field, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus

17 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational Yes All Undergraduates 2,641 Women Men Full-Time Undergraduates Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 22 All Graduate Students UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning Students Graduating Within 4 Years Students Graduating Within 5 Years Students Graduating Within 6 Years AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 44% Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. Copyright 2016