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Benedictine College was officially established on July 1, 1971, but it traces its roots to the St. Benedict's College which was founded in 1858, and the Mount St. Scholastica College which was established in 1923. The two merged to form Benedictine College. This private coeducational college has a 110-acre campus in Atchison, Kansas.
Benedictine College offers undergraduate programs of study in the fields of art, biology, education, engineering, English, criminology, music, business administration, and mathematics, among others. Students can also opt for master's degrees in business administration, and school leadership.
The athletics department of Benedictine College fields more than 10 teams in baseball, basketball, football, cross country, soccer, track and field, softball, and volleyball. The men's teams are known as the Ravens, and the women's teams are nicknamed the Lady Ravens. They compete in the Heart of America Athletic Conference, and the NAIA. Students also publish a newspaper called "The Circuit", and a literary magazine known as "Loomings".
Benedictine is located in Atchison, KS (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a Roman Catholic school. Benedictine is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Master's degree.
Benedictine has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in drama and performing arts and business and management.
Benedictine does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 465 and 632. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Benedictine had 1,829 enrolled students in 2007.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Benedictine has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Benedictine values student athletics, and belongs to the Heart of America Athletic Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Benedictine College
1020 N 2nd St
Atchison, KS 66002-1499
General Phone: (913) 367-5340
http://www.benedictine.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 127 | business management, accounting |
| Education And Teaching | 40 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, educational administration, music teaching, special ed, secondary teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 36 | history, sociology, political science, English, liberal arts and sciences, social services, economics, Spanish language, ... |
| Religion And Philosophy | 19 | religion, philosophy, philosophy and religious studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 18 | psychology |
| Science | 17 | biology, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, astronomy, biological and physical sciences |
| Media | 12 | mass communication |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 3 | criminology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 3 | athletic trainer |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer science |
Number of programs and degrees for Benedictine in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 252 | 34 |
| Master's degree | 33 | 2 |
In 2007, Benedictine had a total enrollment of 1,829 students (1,534 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 96% |
| Graduate | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 18% |
| 18-19 | 36% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Benedictine offers campus housing for 949 of its 1,534 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Atchison, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kansas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,513 | 1,024 | 68% | 364 | 36% |
| Men | 732 | 468 | 64% | 185 | 40% |
| Women | 781 | 556 | 71% | 179 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 582 |
| SAT Math | 465 | 632 |
| SAT Writing | 460 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 15% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 85% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,700 |
| Room and board | $ 6,210 |
| Room charge | $ 2,730 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,480 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,400 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,800 |
Financial Aid:
Benedictine participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1025600)
Benedictine has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 27 | 9 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 16 | 6 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $54,882 | 3 | $49,511 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $49,963 | 6 | $50,582 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 22 | $46,495 | 8 | $47,856 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 52 | $49,251 | 19 | $47,282 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Heart of America Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Heart of America Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Heart of America Athletic Conference |
| Track | Heart of America Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 220 | 105 | 325 |
| Football | 93 | 0 | 93 |
| Track | 27 | 19 | 46 |
| Baseball | 44 | 0 | 44 |
| Basketball | 18 | 20 | 38 |
| All Other Sports | 38 | 66 | 104 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Benedictine Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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