Columbia, SC
Roughly 67 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 9 percentage points since 2019, from 77% to 67% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7,554 | 5,799 | 739 | 77% |
| 2020 | 8,114 | 5,890 | 373 | 73% |
| 2021 | 9,322 | 7,971 | 584 | 86% |
| 2022 | 6,446 | 4,369 | 381 | 68% |
| 2023 | 8,073 | 5,433 | 338 | 67% |
Fall 2023 applicants
3,370 of 5,086 women and 2,063 of 2,987 men were admitted.
Policy: Neither required nor recommended
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Not considered |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Benedict College has an acceptance rate of 67% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 5,433 of 8,073 applicants.
Less Selective. Roughly 67 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
8,073 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 338 enrolled.
No. Benedict College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 9 percentage points since 2019, from 77% to 67% — it has become more selective.