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Benedictine College

Benedictine College

Atchison, KS · Town · 2,272 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Benedictine College, a premier Catholic liberal arts institution picturesquely situated on the bluffs overlooking the Missouri River in Atchison, Kansas, is widely recognized for its deeply committed Catholic identity and its core values of community, hospitality, and scholarship. Academically, the college is highly regarded for its ABET-accredited School of Engineering, competitive School of Business, and standout programs in nursing and theology, which seamlessly integrate intellectual rigor with ethical development. This academic focus is complemented by a vibrant, fully residential campus culture where students thrive through an active spiritual life, robust peer ministry, and enthusiastic support for NAIA Raven athletics.


Wikipedia:Benedictine College is a private Benedictine liberal arts college in Atchison, Kansas, United States. It was established in 1971 by the merger of St. Benedict's College for men and Mount St. Scholastica College for women.

Location
Atchison, KS, 66002-1499 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
MCI · Kansas City
29 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$52,206
Avg net price
$27,891
Room & board
$13,430
Tuition
$36,350
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$22,032
$30–48k
$22,678
$48–75k
$21,893
$75–110k
$27,231
$110k+
$30,832
Admissions
Admit rate
98%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1252
Reading 570690
Math 570690
ACT midpoint
26
Composite 2229
English 2129
Math 2027
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Benedictine College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
63%
4-yr on-time completion
47%
1st-yr retention
83%
Transfer-out rate
26%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
66%
Transferred
26%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
7%
Median earnings (6yr)
$45,000
Median earnings (10yr)
$53,175
Median debt
$24,599
Monthly loan payment
$261
Debt range (25th–75th)
$7,500$28,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$34,750
Student Body
Men 51%Women 49%
16
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
19%
First-generation
15%
Median family income
$95,543
Independent students
3%
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
74%
Hispanic
13%
Black
3%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$45,000
10 years after entry
$53,175
Theological and Ministerial Studies51
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness41
Finance and Financial Management Services38
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods35
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing31
Psychology, General28
Business Administration, Management and Operations26
Marketing24
Biology, General20
Mechanical Engineering16
Philosophy15
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other13
Accounting and Related Services13
English Language and Literature, General12
Design and Applied Arts12
Civil Engineering10
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Institutional
Endowment
$59M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$8,331/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,346
Federal loan rate
49%

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