Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 010256
- Phone: (620) 792-2701
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
97.05%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$17,199Average 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
Benedictine College
Also known as Barton Community College
245 NE 30th Road, Great Bend, KS
Benedictine College provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Atchison, KS and operated as a private institution. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Enrollment at Benedictine College is nearly 1,900 annually.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
- Theology And Religious Vocations
- Psychology
- Communications And Journalism
The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. The majority of students admitted to this school have an SAT score between 960 - 1260, or an ACT score between 21 - 27. An estimated 60% of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 23% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $24,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $4,800. This school may offer financial aid for students that are eligible by way of grants and loans.
The mascot for Benedictine College is the "Ravens", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the oversight and organization of the NAIA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:
- Baseball (NAIA Division I)
- Basketball (NAIA Division I)
- Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
- Football (NAIA Division I)
Contact information, financial aid information, areas of study, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.benedictine.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the students Benedictine College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Benedictine College is about 2,100, where graduate students make up roughly 27% of the student body.
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
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $30,000-$36,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- Per unit charges are around $940 for part time students
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $18,758 |
Receiving Student Loans | 57% | $6,507 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Benedictine College may provide student services including:
- Online classes
- Weekend and night classes available
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Benedictine College is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports being in the NAIA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Heart of America Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Heart of America Athletic Conference)
- Track and Field (Heart of America Athletic Conference)
- Football (Heart of America Athletic Conference)
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
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 Benedictine 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)
- Biochemistry (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B, M)
- Advertising and Marketing (B)
- Accounting (B)
- Finance (B)
- International Business (B)
Communications and Journalism
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
Engineering
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B)
- Athletic Training (B)
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Social Sciences
- Criminology (B)
- Political Science (B)
- Economics (B)
- Sociology (B)
- Social Science (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Music (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Benedictine College.
- University of Saint Mary in Pratt, KS (21 miles away)
- Donnelly College in Dodge City, KS (40 miles away)
- William Jewell College in Fulton, MO (44 miles away)
- Rockhurst University in Kansas City, MO (47 miles away)
- Ottawa University - Kansas City in Ottawa, KS (51 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Compare all colleges & universities in Kansas
- Review a list of Kansas private colleges
- See other Christian and Bible Colleges in Kansas
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 010256
- Phone: (620) 792-2701
- School Homepage