# Benedictine College

Private nonprofit college in Atchison, KS. IPEDS ID 154712.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/benedictine-college · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/benedictine-college.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 98% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $27,891 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 62%; beats 93% of KS colleges and 64% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $53,175; beats 63% of KS colleges and 50% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $18,570

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,032 |
| 30-48k | $22,678 |
| 48-75k | $21,893 |
| 75-110k | $27,231 |
| 110k+ | $30,832 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.13 years on average (57% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $53,175 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $34,216 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,032 | $90,992 | 4.8 years |
| 30-48k | $22,678 | $93,660 | 4.9 years |
| 48-75k | $21,893 | $90,418 | 4.8 years |
| 75-110k | $27,231 | $112,464 | 5.9 years |
| 110k+ | $30,832 | $127,336 | 6.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $52,206
- Tuition and fees: $36,350
- Housing and meals: $11,820; books: $1,200

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 570–690; SAT math: 570–690; ACT: 22–29 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 3,575 applicants, 2,733 admitted, 627 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 98%, ACT 22–29 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 76%, ACT 22–29 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (47 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $39,661 | $79,184 | $27,000 |
| Finance | $58,821 | $72,769 | $26,959 |
| Marketing | $42,772 | $63,361 | $25,701 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $42,834 | $44,163 | $23,377 |
| Theology / Ministry | $32,202 | $36,829 | $23,250 |
| Architecture | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | $30,238 | not reported | $27,000 |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemical Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Civil Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mechanical Engineering | $71,539 | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Linguistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Classics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | $32,214 | not reported | $27,000 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | $26,798 |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Education | $35,133 | not reported | $24,625 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology | $28,149 | not reported | $25,443 |
| Social Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Nursing | $66,204 | not reported | $22,223 |
| Accounting | $58,320 | not reported | $20,500 |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher: median wage not reported (metro), $56,450 (KS), $63,970 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage not reported (metro), $81,210 (KS), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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