About Benedictine College

Founded in 1859, Benedictine College. is a Private college. Located in Kansas, which is a city setting in Kansas, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 2,245 full time undergraduate students, and 67 full time graduate students.

The Benedictine College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 14:1. There are 110 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Benedictine College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate69%
Application Deadline
Application Fee50
SAT Range895-1230
ACT Range21-28

Admissions at BC are considered Selective, with ,15% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 20 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Benedictine College.

5%
“We”re apathetic”
27%
“We know about current events and vote”
64%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
5%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
73%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
27%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
14%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
86%
“I feel extremely safe”
27%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
36%
“We bought the gear”
36%
“We live for the big game”
5%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
77%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
18%
“We”re a very artistic group”
5%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
36%
“They keep regular office hours”
59%
“They”re always available”
91%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
9%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
5%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
55%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
32%
“We only party on weekends”
9%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
23%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
77%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
5%
“We”re apathetic”
27%
“We know about current events and vote”
64%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
5%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
73%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
27%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
14%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
86%
“I feel extremely safe”
27%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
36%
“We bought the gear”
36%
“We live for the big game”
5%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
77%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
18%
“We”re a very artistic group”
5%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
36%
“They keep regular office hours”
59%
“They”re always available”
91%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
9%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
5%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
55%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
32%
“We only party on weekends”
9%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
23%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
77%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    48 Students rated on-campus housing 3.8 stars. 23 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    34 Students rated off-campus housing 3.4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    49 Students rated campus food 2.8 stars. 4 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    49 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 24 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    49 Students rated class size 4.7 stars. 76 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    49 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    49 Students rated local services 3.3 stars. 16 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    49 Students rated academics 4.3 stars. 55 % gave the school a 5.0.

Benedictine College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Benedictine College?

23 Students rated Benedictine College

Amelia - 08/20/2024

I went into my undergraduate career at Benedictine rather skeptical of the experience that I would have. I felt that I was attending solely because I knew how much my parents loved the school. I quickly found, however, that Benedictine was without a doubt the college for me and a place I quickly grew to call home. I fell in love with the lively Catholic atmosphere on campus, the dedicated faculty, the smaller class sizes, and the academic rigor. During my time at Benedictine, I grew so much spiritually, personally, and academically. While Benedictine may be in a small town, the big hearts of its faculty and students make it truly the best Catholic college in America.

Jayla - 01/26/2024

I think that Benedictine is great for people looking for a small community based college with an extraordinary faith life! I have only visited one time but I loved it and it was definitely better than other colleges I have visited. They have also been very good about keeping in touch with me. Everyone lives on campus with I think is great because you get to know a lot more people and you will have many connection when you leave the school!

Lauren - 06/29/2020

I love Benedictine College. I never visited before deciding to attend there, but enrolling has been the best decision. Everyone on campus is very welcoming and the overall atmosphere is great. I have met many incredible people. The academics are great. The professors are really there for the students and are available to help in anyway they can.

Maria - 05/29/2019

It is the best experience I have ever had!

Benedictine College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Benedictine College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Benedictine College is 69%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    The advice I would give to myself is to be more decisive. Decide what you want to do with your life and just do it instead of waiting. Even if you decide later on in your college career that it isn't what you really want to do it is a start and you can always change your mind. If you have some college it is better than having no college to many employers and will therefore help you obtain a higher paying job. College life is hard but it is easier to obtain an education when you do not have a family yet, as I do. If I had gone to school before having children and before the economy had gone downhill I wouldn't be so worried about paying for it now. Being decisive will help in all areas of life, not just deciding what to go to college for.

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  3. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I brag about our faithfilled and friendfilled community that extends not only past the boundaries of our college and our town but throughout the rest of the United States and the World. I also tell everyone about the small classrooms and large particiaption of students and faculty at the numerous activities held on our campus.

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  4. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Benedictine College is faith-filled, fun, academic oriented, encouraging, and a fun, small community!

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  5. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My school is best known for its faith. It is a Benedictine school and there are monks that live on campus. There are many opportunities for students to engage and learn more about their faith.

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  6. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    There are some things I wish I had known before I came to Benedictine College. I wish I had known more about the school, their extracurricular activities, academics, and campus living, before I arrived at this new college.

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  7. Describe the students at your school.

    They refer to it as the "BC Bubble." Because there are less than 2,000 students it is really easy to get to know a lot of your classmates and everyone is very friendly. Most students are Catholic (about 85{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}).

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  8. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Unlike many other schools, Benedictine College is a faith centered campus. The Catholic faith is a part of the daily lives of students and educators at Benedictine College, both in and outside of the classroom. This commonality in beliefs acts as a foundation for strong connections and bonds between every individual on the Benedictine College campus. Further, Benedictine College’s strong emphasis on the Catholic faith allows students to be educated not only in their intended major, but also on how to intertwine their education and beliefs in order to carry their Catholic faith into everyday living.

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  9. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Catholic, happy

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  10. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    This is a catholic, liberal arts, private school in an old, small town. So if you want a catholic liberal arts education, and don't mind living where the biggest store is a Walmart, then this is the place for you! And since it is a private school, it is smaller than a lot of other college which is nice is you want to get to know a lot of the people there!

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  11. What's unique about your campus?

    I think that the best thing about my school is that it is so small that I am able to make great friends and have fun but still be able to focus on my academics. My friends support and help me in my academics and so do my teachers, which in a College or University can be rare.

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  12. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst thing is probably the fact that atchison is just a small town so there isnt much to do while off campus.

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  13. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating part is the fact that it is like a small town (since it is a small school), and most everyone knows your business.

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  14. What are the academics like at your school?

    Professors really help you out. They have office hours where you can visit them and ask them questions.

    Read all 2 answers

  15. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    Unicef and AMSA

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  16. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    Choosing Benedictine College (BC) as been the best education choice of my life; BC is a place where students can grow in a community of faith while taking a liberal arts education. BC is small and friendly, and the professors really care about their students.

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  17. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    I think people stereotype us because of our Catholic population, but in reality we aren't all that different. We are loud and like to have fun, cram for finals, and complain about the food; we just change it up a bit by adding God into our education.

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Student Body

Students

54%

female

46%

male

2,245

Total Undergrad Enrollment

67

Total Grad Students

76%

Out-Of-State

23%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

52

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

66%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
3%
% Hispanic/Latino
6%
% White or Caucasian
78%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Benedictine College receive some sort of financial aid. 22% were awarded federal grants. While 59% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$27,480

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,200

Books and Supplies

$9,560

Room and Board

38,240

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$20,394
$30 - $48K
$21,616
$48 - $75K
$21,639
$75 - $110K
$24,515
$110K & UP
$26,274

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