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Benedictine College
- 1020 N 2nd St
- Atchison, KS 66002
- OPEID College Code: 01025600
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- General Phone: (913) 367-5340
- President: Stephen D. Minnis
- Website: www.benedictine.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 1,829
- College Mascot: Ravens

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- ROTC Army
- Religious Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Smaller Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Business Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $100.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Recommended
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 732 | 781 | 1,513 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 468 (64%) | 556 (71%) | 1,024 (68%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 185 (40%) | 179 (32%) | 364 (36%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 54 | 15% |
| ACT ® Exam | 306 | 85% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 460 | 582 |
| SAT ® Math | 465 | 632 |
| SAT ® Writing | 460 | 580 |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 26 |
| ACT ® Math | 20 | 28 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 77% | 25% | 19% | 100% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $8,183 | $3,698 | $2,711 | $7,378 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Number in Default | 10 | 3 | 5 |
| Number in Repayment | 467 | 340 | 271 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $17,700 | $16,710 | $15,760 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $17,700 | $16,710 | $15,760 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,210 | $6,208 | $6,510 |
| Other Expenses | $4,800 | $4,800 | $4,800 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $31,110 | $30,118 | $29,470 |
| Out of State | $31,110 | $30,118 | $29,470 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $20,100 | $19,110 | $18,160 |
| Out of State | $20,100 | $19,110 | $18,160 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $20,100 | $19,110 | $18,160 |
| Out of State | $20,100 | $19,110 | $18,160 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,829 Undergraduate: 1,749 Graduate: 80
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 860 Female: 969
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 822 Female: 927
- Graduate Gender Male: 38 Female: 42
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,343 Part-Time: 486
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,298 Part-Time: 451
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 45 Part-Time: 35
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 76 | 4% |
| American Indian | 9 | 0.5% |
| Black | 76 | 4% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic | 105 | 6% |
| White | 1,406 | 77% |
| Unknown | 141 | 8% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 333 | 18% |
| Ages 18-19 | 662 | 36% |
| Ages 20-21 | 490 | 27% |
| Ages 22-24 | 179 | 10% |
| Ages 25-29 | 46 | 3% |
| Ages 30-34 | 23 | 1% |
| Ages 35-39 | 16 | 0.9% |
| Ages 40-49 | 10 | 0.5% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 66 | 4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 279 | 199 | 80 |
| Faculty Status | 118 | 71 | 47 |
| Tenured Faculty | 42 | 36 | 6 |
| Graduate Assistants | 5 | - | 5 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 118 | 71 | 47 |
| Primarily Instruction | 118 | 71 | 47 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 8 | 8 | - |
| Other Professionals | 79 | 69 | 10 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 74 | 51 | 23 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 41 | 26 | 15 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 33 | 25 | 8 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $48,724 (71) | $49,251 (52) | $47,282 (19) |
| Professor | $53,731 (14) | $54,882 (11) | $49,511 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $50,125 (23) | $49,963 (17) | $50,582 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $46,858 (30) | $46,495 (22) | $47,856 (8) |
| Instructor | $37,140 (4) | $42,538 (2) | $31,742 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $48,724 (71) | $49,251 (52) | $47,282 (19) |
| Professor | $53,731 (14) | $54,882 (11) | $49,511 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $50,125 (23) | $49,963 (17) | $50,582 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $46,858 (30) | $46,495 (22) | $47,856 (8) |
| Instructor | $37,140 (4) | $42,538 (2) | $31,742 (2) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,804,473 | $1,741,960 | $1,062,513 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 62% | 38% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 463 | 326 | 137 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 428 | 307 | 121 |
| Baseball | 33 | 33 | - |
| Basketball | 41 | 24 | 17 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 100 | 57 | 43 |
| Football | 164 | 164 | - |
| Soccer | 62 | 36 | 26 |
| Softball | 21 | - | 21 |
| Tennis | 23 | 12 | 11 |
| Volleyball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $34,930 | $28,400 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $15,122 | $9,167 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 25 | 14 | 11 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Football | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 55% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 48% |
| Female | 65% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 14% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Hispanic | 57% |
| White | 57% |
| Unknown | 43% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 43% |
| 5 Years | 50% |
| 6 Years | 55% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 5 | 7 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
| Arson | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 1 | 6 |
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