Benedictine College

1020 N. Second Street
Atchison, KS 66002
http://www.benedictine.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1859
Religious AffiliationRoman Catholic
Undergrad Students1,456
Endowment9,646,190
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee25
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition15,760
Room/Board6,278
Services
Associated FirmsEnterprise Rent-A-Car, Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS), VML, U.S. Army, Northeast Kansas Mental Health Guidance Center, Americo, Cerner, Federal reserve Bank, PriceWaterhouseCooper, Catholic Charities, DailmerChrysler, Edward Jones
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsN/A
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service
MuseumsN/A
Periodical Subs515
# of Books369,624
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months63%
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Campus Size120 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing72%
College housing typescoed dorms (20%), women's dorms (35%), men's dorms (40%), other housing options (5%)
Popular EventsDiscovery Day; Spring Fest; Homecoming
Nearest AirportKansas City, MO (40), Kansas City, MO (40)
Nearest TrainKansas City, MO (50)
Army ROTCOffered on campus
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook
Number of Organizations45
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Circuit (bi-weekly); Loomings (annual magazine of the arts)
Honor SocietiesKappa Mu Epsilon, Alpha Kappa Delta, Alpha Mu Gamma
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Ministry; Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS); Knights of Columbus; Raven Worship, Ravens Respect Life, Benedictine College C&L
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Black Student Union, Hispanic American Leadership Organization, International Club, The Spanish Club
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) The Student Government Association (S. G. A. ); Campus Activities Board (C. A. B. ); Raven Orientation Camp (R. O. C. ); Student Ambassadors; Hunger Coalition ; Students in Free Enterprise; Knights of Columbus; Education Club; Intramurals; Amnesty International; Newspaper and Yearbook; Ravens Respect Life; International Club; Chemistry Club; Spanish Club; Alpha Mu Gamma; KME; Benedictine College Republicans; Physics and Astronomy Club; Biology Club; Rugby Club; Philosophy Club; Young Democrats; Student Athletic Trainers Club; Karate Club of BC; Benedictine Fishing Club; Benedictine Gun Club; Columbus Society of Benedictine College; Hispanic American Leadership Organization; Kappa Mu Beta Chapter of the American Criminal Justice Association; Pax Christi B. C. ; Ravens Assisting Community; Computer Science Club; Legal Society; Political Science Society; Society of St. Gregory the Great; The Servants of St. Benedict; Mabee Players (Theatre Club); Discipluli Discipulae Sancti Jeronimi; Rock for Life; BC Canoe Club; English Club; French Club; Ravens for Reading Book Club; Society of Physics Students; Sports Medicine Club; BC Economics Society; Wrestling Club; Environmental Club; Benedictine Power lifting Club; Film Club; Military Science Club; BC European Automobile Club; Benedictine Culinary Society; Psychology Club; Board Gamers Club