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Benedict College Columbia, SC
HBCU Baptist
Private · 4-year · City
Save to my list Last updated July 29, 2026
AI summary i
Benedict College is a private, four-year Baptist HBCU in Columbia, SC, set in a city. It enrolls 1,536 students, admits 96% of applicants, and has a total cost of $32,000/year ($18,250 after aid).
School facts are compiled from public sources, last updated July 29, 2026. Figures like tuition, deadlines, and program availability change — confirm current details with the college.
Majors offered (53) ▸ Art & Design (1) ▸
Biology & Life Sciences (1) ▸
Business (7) ▸
Communications & Media (2) ▸
Computer Science & Technology (3) ▸
Criminal Justice & Law (2) ▸
Education (4) ▸
Engineering (5) ▸
Engineering Technology (1) ▸
English & Literature (1) ▸
Family & Consumer Sciences (1) ▸
Health & Medical (4) ▸
History (1) ▸
Humanities & Liberal Arts (1) ▸
Mathematics & Statistics (1) ▸
Music & Performing Arts (5) ▸
Philosophy & Religious Studies (1) ▸
Physical Sciences (5) ▸
Psychology (1) ▸
Public & Social Services (1) ▸
Social Sciences (3) ▸
Sports & Recreation (2) ▸
Cost & Aid ▸ In-state Tuition $17,440
Out-of-state Tuition $17,440
Total Cost of Attendance $32,000
Avg Net Cost (after aid) $18,250
Students receiving Pell Grants i 62%
Average net price by family income
$0–30K $17,177
$30–48K $18,686
$48–75K $19,295
$75–110K
Admissions & Outcomes ▸ Acceptance Rate i 96%
SAT Reading (25th–75th) i Not reported
SAT Math (25th–75th) i Not reported
ACT Composite (25th–75th) i Not reported
Graduation Rate i 24%
Retention Rate (first-year) i 57%
Median Earnings (10 years after entry) i
Campus & Student Body ▸ Setting City
Enrollment 1,536
Religious Affiliation Baptist
Gender split 51% women · 49% men
Race / ethnicity of students
Athletics (15 teams) ▸ Women's (7) ▸ Basketball NCAA Division II · Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf.
Cross Country NCAA Division II · Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf.
Indoor Track & Field NCAA Division II · Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf.
Outdoor Track & Field NCAA Division II · Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf.
Softball NCAA Division II · Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf.
Tennis NCAA Division II · Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf.
Volleyball NCAA Division II · Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf.
Men's (8) ▸ Location ▸ Address 1600 Harden Street, Columbia, SC, 29204
Setting City
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$20,250
Net price = total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships, averaged within each household-income band.
$31,902
Median Graduate Debt i $32,500
Students with Federal Loans i 63%
Loan Default Rate (3-year) i 0%
3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0% NCAA Division II · Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf.
Basketball NCAA Division II · Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf.
Cross Country NCAA Division II · Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf.
Football NCAA Division II · Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf.
Indoor Track & Field NCAA Division II · Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf.
Outdoor Track & Field NCAA Division II · Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf.
Tennis NCAA Division II · Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf.
Volleyball NCAA Division II · Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf.