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Summary
Benedict College is a private institution that was founded in 1870. It has a city setting and the campus size is 90 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Benedict College's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (South), Tier 2. Its tuition and fees are $17,190 (2011-12).
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General Information
| School type | private |
| Year founded | 1870 |
| Religious affiliation | Baptist |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | city |
| 2011 Endowment | N/A |
Applying
When applying to Benedict College, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. The application fee at Benedict College is $25. It is least selective, with an acceptance rate of 74.6 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | least selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 74.6% 4 |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | N/A |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Benedict College is 19:1. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 56.0 percent.
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| Student-faculty ratio | 19:1 | |
| 4-year graduation rate | N/A | |
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Student Life
Benedict College is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.
Campus Info & Services
Benedict College offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring and day care. Benedict College also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Benedict College, 37 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Benedict College.
| Students who have cars on campus | 37% |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
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| Tuition and fees | $17,190 (2011-12) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
