Benedictine College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 2,272 students.
About This School
Benedictine College is a private nonprofit institution located in Atchison, Kansas with approximately 2,272 undergraduate students enrolled. Benedictine College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 98%. The average net price after financial aid is $27,891 per year. The graduation rate is 62%, and the typical graduate earns $45,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Benedictine College is a private Benedictine liberal arts college in Atchison, Kansas, United States. It was established in 1971 by the merger of St. Benedict's College for men and Mount St. Scholastica College for women.
This small Catholic liberal arts college in rural Kansas is worth considering if you're looking for a tight-knit, faith-centered community with a manageable debt load — graduates leave with a median of just $18,570 in debt, which is well below average. That said, the 65% graduation rate is a real concern, meaning roughly 1 in 3 students don't finish, and median earnings of $45,000 a decade out suggest limited financial upside depending on your major and goals. It's a solid fit for students who genuinely want the mission-driven environment, but go in with eyes open about outcomes.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 17% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,272 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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