- Acceptance rate: 96% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $18,146 a year (2022–23)
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Benedict College reported an acceptance rate of 96% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Benedict College reviews each application.
Benedict College GPA requirements
Benedict College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Benedict College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Benedict College acceptance rate
Benedict College admitted 4,879 of 5,098 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 96%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Benedict College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Columbia, South Carolina, with 1,628 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Benedict College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Benedict College didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Benedict College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $18,146 a year at Benedict College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Benedict College?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Benedict College admitted 96% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into Benedict College?
A lot: Benedict College requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank and college preparatory program if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Benedict College?
Benedict College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Is Benedict College hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Benedict College admitted 96% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How many applicants get into Benedict College?
Benedict College's acceptance rate was 96% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,879 of 5,098 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does Benedict College require the SAT or ACT?
Check Benedict College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Benedict College didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
Does Benedict College accept AP credit?
Yes. Benedict College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Benedict College require an essay?
No. Benedict College doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at Benedict College after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $18,146 a year at Benedict College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Benedict College consider legacy status?
No. Benedict College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Benedict College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Benedict CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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