Benedictine College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$35,350

3.97% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$28,629

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

98.1%

2,715 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,535

90.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

61.6%

351 Graduates

About

Benedictine College is a higher education institution located in Atchison County, KS. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Benedictine College were Theological Studies (54 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (35 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (33 degrees).

In 2024, 615 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Benedictine College. 52.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (485 degrees), 6.55 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (74 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Benedictine College is $35,350, which is $7,172 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Benedictine College is $35,350, which is $7,172 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,629.

In 2024, 94% of undergraduate students attending Benedictine College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$35,350

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Benedictine College was $35,350. The cost of tuition at Benedictine College is $7,172 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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

Average Net Price

$28,629

2024 Value

0.626%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Benedictine College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,629. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Benedictine College grew by 0.626%.

This chart compares the average net price of Benedictine 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

$10,910

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Benedictine College was of $10,910 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 1.11% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at Benedictine College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Benedictine 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.

Admissions

Benedictine College received 2,715 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 24.1% annual growth. Out of those 2,715 applicants, 2,664 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 98.1% acceptance rate.

There were 2,535 students enrolled at Benedictine College in 2024. 20% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Benedictine College has an overall enrollment yield of 22.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

98.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

2,664

Accepted Out of 2,715

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Benedictine College was 98.1% (2,664 admissions from 2,715 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 76.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 24.1%, while admissions declined by 2.52%.

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

SAT Scores

20%

Submission Percentage (2024)

123

Scores Submitted (2024)

20% of enrolled first-time students at Benedictine College in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Benedictine College had a total enrollment of 2,535 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Benedictine College is 2,283 students and the part-time enrollment is 252. This means that 90.1% of students enrolled at Benedictine College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Benedictine College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.8% White, 13.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.59% Two or More Races, 2.56% Black or African American, 1.5% Asian, 0.276% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.118% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Benedictine College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39%), followed by White Male (35.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (7.29%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (38%), followed by White Female (28%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Benedictine College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,535 students. The full-time enrollment at Benedictine College is 2,283 and the part-time enrollment is 252. This means that 90.1% of students enrolled at Benedictine College are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

83%

2024 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 Benedictine College was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Benedictine College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,897 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
331 enrolled students
Two or More Races
91 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Benedictine College is 74.8% White, 13.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.59% Two or More Races, 2.56% Black or African American, 1.5% Asian, 0.276% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.118% 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 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

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, 80 students (3.16%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 33 more women than men received degrees from Benedictine College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Benedictine College is white (485 degrees awarded). There were 6.55 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (74 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Benedictine College is Theological Studies (54 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (35 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (33 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Benedictine College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (64 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (22 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (41 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Clergy

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Benedictine College are Clergy (110,060 people), Architects, except landscape and naval (108,613 people), Other managers (85,487 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (84,256 people), and Secondary school teachers (63,775 people).

The most specialized majors at Benedictine College in 2024 are Theology (64 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (22 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (41 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (11 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (15 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Benedictine College are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Benedictine College are Theology (64 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (22 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (41 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (11 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (15 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Benedictine College are Elementary & secondary schools (218,762 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (149,807 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (143,144 people), Religious organizations (121,704 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (110,920 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2024)

Theological Studies
54 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
35 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
33 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Benedictine College was Theological Studies with 54 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

291

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

324

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 291 degrees were awarded to men at Benedictine College, which is 0.898 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (324).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 36 degrees were awarded to men at Benedictine College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.71 times more than the 21 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 33 degrees were awarded to women at Benedictine College in Elementary Education & Teaching. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

53%

100% Completion Time

68%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 53% of students graduating from Benedictine College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 68% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 70% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
485 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
74 degrees awarded
Asian
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Benedictine College is white (485 degrees awarded). There were 6.55 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (74 degrees).

5.85% of degree recipients (36 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
279 degrees awarded
White Female
276 degrees awarded
White Female
274 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Benedictine College is white female (279 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (276 degrees).

Operations

Benedictine College has an endowment valued at nearly $58.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 10.7M (18.4%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Benedictine College had a total salary expenditure of 70.2M. Benedictine College employs 60 Assistant professors, 47 Associate professors and 23 Professors. Most academics at Benedictine College are Male Associate professor (35), Male Assistant professor (34), and Female Assistant professor (26).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Benedictine College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 77 employees, Service, with 26 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 25 employees.

Endowment

$58.5M

2024 Endowment

18.8%

growth from 2023

Benedictine College has an endowment valued at about $58.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Benedictine College grew 18.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $9.06M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Benedictine 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.

Salary Expenditure

$23.3M

2024 Salaries

14%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Benedictine College paid a median of $23.3M in salaries, which represents 33.1% of their overall expenditure ($70.2M) and a 14% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.61% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.85% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$10M

Instructional Salaries

134

Number of Employees

In 2024, Benedictine College paid a total of $10M to 134 employees working as instructors, which represents 43.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Benedictine College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 77 employees, Service with 26 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 25 employees.

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