Benedict College

www.benedict.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,892

2% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$11,701

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

11.9%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

85.5%

9,322 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,908

99.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

24.7%

162 Graduates

About

Benedict College is a higher education institution located in Richland County, SC. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Benedict College were General Biological Sciences (20 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (18 degrees), and Sport & Fitness Management (15 degrees).

In 2021, 154 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Benedict College. 63% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (139 degrees), 46.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (3 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Benedict College is $14,892, which is $−13,613 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Benedict College is $14,892, which is $−13,613 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,701.

In 2021, 97% of undergraduate students attending Benedict College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,892

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Benedict College was $14,892. The cost of tuition at Benedict College is $−13,613 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Benedict College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,701

2021 Value

3.74%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Benedict College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,701. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Benedict College grew by 3.74%.

This chart compares the average net price of Benedict College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,600

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Benedict College was of $6,600 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 6.45% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Benedict College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Benedict College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 1.02% with respect to 2020, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Benedict College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

11.9%

2019 Default Rate

105

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Benedict College was 11.9%, which represents 105 out of the 880 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Benedict College received 9,322 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 14.9% annual growth. Out of those 9,322 applicants, 7,971 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 85.5% acceptance rate.

There were 1,908 students enrolled at Benedict College in 2021.

Benedict College has an overall enrollment yield of 7.33%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

85.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

7,971

Accepted Out of 9,322

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Benedict College was 85.5% (7,971 admissions from 9,322 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 72.6%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 14.9%, while admissions grew by 35.3%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Benedict College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Benedict College had a total enrollment of 1,908 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Benedict College is 1,897 students and the part-time enrollment is 11. This means that 99.4% of students enrolled at Benedict College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Benedict College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 81% Black or African American, 2.88% Hispanic or Latino, 0.891% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.734% White, 0.262% Asian, and 0.105% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Benedict College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (45.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (35.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (1.65%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (53.8%), followed by Black or African American Female (30.8%) and White Male (7.69%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

99.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Benedict College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,908 students. The full-time enrollment at Benedict College is 1,897 and the part-time enrollment is 11. This means that 99.4% of students enrolled at Benedict College are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Benedict College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

62%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Benedict College was 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Benedict College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Benedict College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
1,545 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
55 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
17 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Benedict College is 81% Black or African American, 2.88% Hispanic or Latino, 0.891% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.734% White, 0.262% Asian, and 0.105% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 28 students (1.47%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 40 more women than men received degrees from Benedict College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Benedict College is black or african american (139 degrees awarded). There were 46.3 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (3 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Benedict College is General Biological Sciences (20 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (18 degrees) and Sport & Fitness Management (15 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Benedict College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (12 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (15 degrees), and Biology (20 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Benedict College are Physicians (401,692 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (240,012 people), Other managers (210,060 people), Postsecondary teachers (187,072 people), and Police officers (139,561 people).

The most specialized majors at Benedict College in 2021 are Human Sciences (12 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (15 degrees), Biology (20 degrees), English (5 degrees), and Protective Services (13 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Benedict College are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Benedict College are Human Sciences (12 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (15 degrees), Biology (20 degrees), English (5 degrees), and Protective Services (13 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Benedict College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (556,844 people), Elementary & secondary schools (536,835 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (440,121 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (364,269 people), and Offices of physicians (207,439 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Benedict College.

Most Common (2020)

Sport & Fitness Management
42 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
28 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
24 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Benedict College was Sport & Fitness Management with 42 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Benedict College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 57 degrees were awarded to men at Benedict College, which is 0.588 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (97).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Benedict College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Benedict College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.8 times less than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 18 degrees were awarded to men at Benedict College in General Biological Sciences, which is 9 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

24%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 14% of students graduating from Benedict College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 24% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 25% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Benedict College is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
139 degrees awarded
Asian
3 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Benedict College is black or african american (139 degrees awarded). There were 46.3 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (3 degrees).

3.25% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
88 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
51 degrees awarded
Asian Female
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Benedict College is black or african american female (88 degrees awarded). There were 1.73 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (51 degrees).

Operations

Benedict College has an endowment valued at nearly $26.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 240k (0.904%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, Benedict College had a total salary expenditure of 43M. Benedict College employs 31 Associate professors, 28 Instructors and 18 Assistant professors. Most academics at Benedict College are Male Associate professor (22), Female Instructor (17), and Male Instructor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Benedict College are: Service, with 46 employees, Management, with 42 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 33 employees.

Endowment

$26.5M

2021 Endowment

17.8%

growth from 2020

Benedict College has an endowment valued at about $26.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Benedict College grew 17.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $25.9M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Benedict College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$12.3M - Federal
$1.03M - State
$388k - Local

As of 2021, Benedict College received $12.3M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.03M from state grants and contracts, and $388k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$15.3M

2021 Salaries

13%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Benedict College paid a median of $15.3M in salaries, which represents 35.7% of their overall expenditure ($43M) and a 13% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.89M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Benedict College paid a total of $5.89M to 91 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

31 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

46 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Benedict College were Associate professor with 31 employees, Instructor with 28 employees, and Assistant professor with 18 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Benedict College were Service with 46 employees, Management with 42 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 33 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Benedict College was Male Associate professor with 22 employees, Female Instructor with 17 employees, and Male Instructor with 11 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Benedict College.