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Benedict College
- 1600 Harden Street
- Columbia, SC 29204
- OPEID College Code: 00342000
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- General Phone: (803) 256-4220
- President: David H. Swinton
- Website: www.benedict.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 2,641
- College Mascot: Tigers
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- ROTC Army
- Religious Affiliation
- Baptist
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- Historically Black College
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- 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 | 96% | 83% | 32% | 63% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $9,725 | $4,035 | $3,506 | $5,930 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 22.5% | 26.0% | 17.1% |
| Number in Default | 228 | 469 | 204 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,013 | 1,798 | 1,190 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $14,010 | $13,602 | $12,956 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $14,010 | $13,602 | $12,956 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $1,885 | $1,520 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,444 | $6,256 | $5,958 |
| Other Expenses | $1,600 | $1,450 | $1,380 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,000 | $8,000 | $7,054 |
| Other Expenses | $3,185 | $2,770 | $2,332 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,058 | $2,770 | $4,360 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $24,054 | $23,193 | $21,814 |
| Out of State | $24,054 | $23,193 | $21,814 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $27,195 | $26,257 | $23,862 |
| Out of State | $27,195 | $26,257 | $23,862 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $20,068 | $19,017 | $18,836 |
| Out of State | $20,068 | $19,017 | $18,836 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,641 Undergraduate: 2,641
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,304 Female: 1,337
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,304 Female: 1,337
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,587 Part-Time: 54
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,587 Part-Time: 54
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 1 | 0.04% |
| Black | 2,617 | 99% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.04% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 0.8% |
| White | 2 | 0.08% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 40 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,099 | 42% |
| Ages 20-21 | 699 | 26% |
| Ages 22-24 | 517 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 160 | 6% |
| Ages 30-34 | 39 | 1% |
| Ages 35-39 | 28 | 1% |
| Ages 40-49 | 36 | 1% |
| Ages 50-65 | 11 | 0.4% |
| Age Uknown | 12 | 0.5% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 602 | 518 | 84 |
| Faculty Status | 169 | 126 | 43 |
| Tenured Faculty | 39 | 38 | 1 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 160 | 117 | 43 |
| Primarily Instruction | 160 | 117 | 43 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 59 | 59 | - |
| Other Professionals | 191 | 166 | 25 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 192 | 176 | 16 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 56 | 55 | 1 |
| Skilled Crafts | 3 | 3 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 132 | 117 | 15 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $48,064 (98) | $49,706 (56) | $45,875 (42) |
| Professor | $61,666 (13) | $63,527 (9) | $57,476 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $53,929 (14) | $54,632 (10) | $52,172 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $49,413 (38) | $48,634 (25) | $50,911 (13) |
| Instructor | $38,665 (33) | $37,469 (12) | $39,348 (21) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,773 (19) | $57,671 (10) | $57,886 (9) |
| Professor | $65,209 (5) | $62,713 (3) | $68,954 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $59,768 (7) | $56,208 (4) | $64,515 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,885 (5) | $54,738 (2) | $49,984 (3) |
| Instructor | $46,917 (2) | $54,269 (1) | $39,564 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $47,935 (117) | $49,325 (66) | $46,137 (51) |
| Professor | $59,357 (18) | $60,474 (12) | $57,124 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $52,253 (21) | $52,163 (14) | $52,435 (7) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,604 (43) | $48,349 (27) | $49,033 (16) |
| Instructor | $38,649 (35) | $38,003 (13) | $39,031 (22) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,391,372 | $944,036 | $447,336 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 68% | 32% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 257 | 182 | 75 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 219 | 152 | 67 |
| Baseball | 27 | 27 | - |
| Basketball | 39 | 21 | 18 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 47 | 27 | 20 |
| Football | 93 | 93 | - |
| Golf | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Softball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Tennis | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Volleyball | 11 | - | 11 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $39,189 | $18,679 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $26,435 | $8,639 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 29 | 18 | 11 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Football | 8 | 8 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 7 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 53%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 27% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 23% |
| Female | 32% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 27% |
| Hispanic | 25% |
| White | - |
| Unknown | 25% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 11% |
| 5 Years | 22% |
| 6 Years | 27% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 5 |
| Drug Related | 3 | 23 |
| Liquor Related | 2 | 5 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 3 | 19 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Robbery | 2 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 14 |
| Burglary | 73 | 98 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 2 |
| Arson | 6 | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 3 |
| Burglary | 72 | 97 |
| Arson | 2 | 3 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
