Benedict College Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Columbia, SC · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$17,440
Out-of-State Tuition$17,440
Acceptance Rate96%
Average SATNot published

Benedict College vs. State and National Averages

Benedict CollegeSC AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$17,440$16,649$18,082
vs. average—+5%-4%

Other colleges in Columbia

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
Columbia International UniversityPrivate nonprofit716$27,900
Southeastern College-ColumbiaPrivate for-profit267$25,080
Columbia CollegePrivate nonprofit1,343$22,214
ECPI University-ColumbiaPrivate for-profit—$18,484
South University-ColumbiaPrivate for-profit450$18,145

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at Benedict College

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$31,902
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)24%
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$32,500
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants62%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over7%
First-generation students41%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Benedict College?

In-state tuition at Benedict College is $17,440 and out-of-state tuition is $17,440, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Benedict College?

The acceptance rate at Benedict College is 96%.

How hard is it to get into Benedict College?

With an acceptance rate of 96%, Benedict College is moderately selective among U.S. colleges.

What SAT score do you need for Benedict College?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Benedict College. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is Benedict College?

Benedict College enrolls about 1,536 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Is Benedict College expensive?

In-state tuition at Benedict College is $17,440, which is 5% above the SC average of $16,649.

How much do graduates of Benedict College earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Benedict College are $31,902 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at Benedict College take on?

The median debt among Benedict College graduates who borrowed is $32,500, according to College Scorecard.