Benedictine College (154712)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$34,000
3.28% growth from 2022
2023 Average Net Price
$28,451
After Financial Aid
2020 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2023 Acceptance Rate
76.4%
3,575 Applicants
2023 Enrolled Students
2,465
90.7% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
65.1%
285 Graduates

About

Benedictine College (154712) is a higher education institution located in Atchison County, KS. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Benedictine College (154712) were Theological Studies (51 degrees awarded), General Finance (38 degrees), and Other Health & Physical Education (31 degrees).

In 2023, 579 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Benedictine College (154712). 54.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (468 degrees), 10.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (44 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Benedictine College (154712) is $34,000, which is $4,720 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Benedictine College (154712) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 449 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Benedictine College (154712) is $34,000, which is $4,720 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,451.

In 2023, 94% of undergraduate students attending Benedictine College (154712) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$34,000
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Benedictine College (154712) was $34,000. The cost of tuition at Benedictine College (154712) is $4,720 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

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Average Net Price

$28,451
2023 Value
5.37%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 Benedictine College (154712) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,451. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Benedictine College (154712) grew by 5.37%.

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Other Student Expenses

$10,790
Room and Board
$1,200
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Benedictine College (154712) was of $10,790 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.03% between 2022 and 2023.

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.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

94%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
63%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at Benedictine College (154712) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2.08% with respect to 2022, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

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0%
2020 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Benedictine College (154712) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 449 total borrowers.

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Admissions

Benedictine College (154712) received 3,575 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 23.5% annual growth. Out of those 3,575 applicants, 2,733 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 76.4% acceptance rate.

There were 2,465 students enrolled at Benedictine College (154712) in 2023. 20% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Benedictine College (154712) has an overall enrollment yield of 22.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

76.4%
Acceptance Rate in 2023
2,733
Accepted Out of 3,575

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Benedictine College (154712) was 76.4% (2,733 admissions from 3,575 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 98.8%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 23.5%, while admissions declined by 4.47%.

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SAT Scores

20%
Submission Percentage (2023)
124
Scores Submitted (2023)

20% of enrolled first-time students at Benedictine College (154712) in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Enrollment

Benedictine College (154712) had a total enrollment of 2,465 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Benedictine College (154712) is 2,236 students and the part-time enrollment is 229. This means that 90.7% of students enrolled at Benedictine College (154712) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Benedictine College (154712), both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.3% White, 12.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.65% Two or More Races, 2.39% Black or African American, 1.5% Asian, 0.325% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.162% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Benedictine College (154712) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.3%), followed by White Male (35.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (6.55%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (41.8%), followed by White Female (21.8%) and Black or African American Male (3.64%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90.7%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Benedictine College (154712) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,465 students. The full-time enrollment at Benedictine College (154712) is 2,236 and the part-time enrollment is 229. This means that 90.7% of students enrolled at Benedictine College (154712) are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

80%
2023 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 (154712) was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Benedictine College (154712) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    1,856 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    314 enrolled students
  3. Two or More Races
    90 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Benedictine College (154712) is 75.3% White, 12.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.65% Two or More Races, 2.39% Black or African American, 1.5% Asian, 0.325% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.162% 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 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

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Graduates

In 2023, 47 more women than men received degrees from Benedictine College (154712). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Benedictine College (154712) is white (468 degrees awarded). There were 10.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (44 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Benedictine College (154712) is Theological Studies (51 degrees awarded), followed by General Finance (38 degrees) and Other Health & Physical Education (31 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Benedictine College (154712), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (61 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (15 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (41 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Benedictine College (154712) are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (128,713 people), Clergy (118,015 people), Other managers (108,355 people), Architects, except landscape and naval (106,194 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (102,735 people).

The most specialized majors at Benedictine College (154712) in 2023 are Theology (61 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (15 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (41 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (9 degrees), and History (10 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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 Benedictine College (154712) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Benedictine College (154712) are Theology (61 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (15 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (41 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (9 degrees), and History (10 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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 (154712) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at Benedictine College (154712) are Theology (61 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (15 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (41 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (9 degrees), and History (10 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Benedictine College (154712).
Most Common (2023)
  1. Theological Studies
    51 degrees awarded
  2. General Finance
    38 degrees awarded
  3. Other Health & Physical Education
    31 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Benedictine College (154712) was Theological Studies with 51 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

266
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
313
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 266 degrees were awarded to men at Benedictine College (154712), which is 0.85 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (313).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Benedictine College (154712) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.25 times more than the 20 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Benedictine College (154712) in Theological Studies, which is 1.68 times more than the 19 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

44%
100% Completion Time
63%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 44% of students graduating from Benedictine College (154712) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% within 200%.

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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 2023 at Benedictine College (154712) is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5.96% of graduates (17 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    468 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    44 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American
    12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Benedictine College (154712) is white (468 degrees awarded). There were 10.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (44 degrees).

6.91% of degree recipients (40 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. White Female
    256 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    212 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino Female
    24 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Benedictine College (154712) is white female (256 degrees awarded). There were 1.21 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (212 degrees).

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Operations

Benedictine College (154712) has an endowment valued at nearly $49.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.12M (14.4%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Benedictine College (154712) had a total salary expenditure of 62.6M. Benedictine College (154712) employs 63 Assistant professors, 42 Associate professors and 24 Professors. Most academics at Benedictine College (154712) are Male Assistant professor (33), Male Associate professor (31), and Female Assistant professor (30).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Benedictine College (154712) are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 53 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 22 employees, and Management with 22 employees.

Endowment

$49.3M
2023 Endowment
17.3%
growth from 2022

Benedictine College (154712) has an endowment valued at about $49.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Benedictine College (154712) grew 17.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.17M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$20.4M
2023 Salaries
7.61%
growth from 2022

In 2023, Benedictine College (154712) paid a median of $20.4M in salaries, which represents 32.6% of their overall expenditure ($62.6M) and a 7.61% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.85% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.56% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$9.9M
Instructional Salaries
137
Number of Employees

In 2023, Benedictine College (154712) paid a total of $9.9M to 137 employees working as instructors, which represents 48.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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Occupations by Share

Assistant professor
Most Common Instructor
63 Employees
Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
53 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Benedictine College (154712) were Assistant professor with 63 employees, Associate professor with 42 employees, and Professor with 24 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Benedictine College (154712) were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 53 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 22 employees, and Management with 22 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Male Assistant professor
  2. Male Associate professor
  3. Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Benedictine College (154712) was Male Assistant professor with 33 employees, Male Associate professor with 31 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 30 employees.

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