Benedict College

1600 Harden Street
Columbia, SC 29204
http://www.benedict.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1870
Religious AffiliationBaptist
Undergrad StudentsN/A
EndowmentN/A
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee25
SelectivityLeast selective
Application DeadlineRolling
TuitionN/A
Room/BoardN/A
Services
Associated FirmsBellSouth, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Palmetto Richland Memorial
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsN/A
Basic ServicesN/A
MuseumsN/A
Periodical SubsN/A
# of BooksN/A
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months49%
within one year0%
within two years0%
Campus Life
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Campus Size90 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housingN/A
College housing typeswomen's dorms (49%), men's dorms (51%)
Popular EventsThe Classic, Homecomming
Nearest AirportColumbia (10), Columbia (10)
Nearest TrainColumbia (2)
Army ROTCOffered on campus
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook
Number of Organizations38
# of fraternities4
# of sororities4
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Tiger News
Honor SocietiesHonors Student Association, Alpha Kappa Mu, Beta Kapa Chi, Delta Mu Delta, National Society of Black Engineers
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Christian in Action, Felowship of Christian Athletes
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society, NGOMA Africian Cultural Performance Troupe
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Art Club, Benedict College Players, Cheerleaders Club, Concert Choir, Criminal Justice Club, Day Student Organization, Economics Club, English Club, Gospel Choir, Phi Beta Lambda, Wind Ensemble, Marching Band