Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003420
- Phone: (800) 768-8252
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
76.77%FINANCIAL AID RATE
99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
17:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$11,707Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Benedict College (TCL)
921 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, SC
Benedict College is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Columbia, SC. A majority of historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. The school's Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Approximately 3,100 students are enrolled annually at Benedict College.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Communications And Journalism
- Family And Consumer Sciences
- Security And Protective Services
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business And Marketing Studies
The school maintains an open enrollment policy, accepting any applicants that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, records, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be required for certain programs.
Tuition is approximately $19,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's tuition calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.
The Benedict College "Tigers" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
- Football (NCAA Division II)
Students who wish to see more about Benedict College may check out their website at http://www.benedict.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the applicants Benedict College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Benedict College is about 2,200, with undergraduate students making up about 100% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- The estimated tuition range is around $14,000-$17,000 per year
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $700 to $840 per unit
- The average estimated cost for room and board is listed to be around $7,400, the cost includes nineteen meals each week
- May offer prepaid tuition, allowing students to purchase tuition at current rates for future years.
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 99% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 97% | $12,240 |
Receiving Student Loans | 86% | $7,137 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Benedict College may offer student services like:- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Art and Design Program
- * Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation (since 2010)
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- * Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (since 2003)
Intercollegiate Athletics
TCL is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
- Basketball (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
- Track and Field (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
- Football (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Benedict College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Computer and Information Sciences
Engineering
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Family Studies (B)
Health and Clinical Professions
History
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B)
Security and Protective Services
Social Sciences
- Economics (B)
- Political Science (B)
- Sociology (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Benedict College.
- Allen University in Graniteville, SC (0.1 miles away)
- Columbia College - South Carolina in Columbia, SC (2 miles away)
- Claflin University in Charleston, SC (38 miles away)
- Morris College in West Columbia, SC (39 miles away)
- Newberry College in Sumter, SC (39 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Compare schools and see a list of all colleges in South Carolina
- Find out what other private colleges are located in South Carolina
- See other Christian and Bible Colleges in South Carolina
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003420
- Phone: (800) 768-8252
- School Homepage