Benedict College
Founded 1870
President Roslyn Clark Artis (President)
Fees USD 18,060
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Urban
Benedict College is a private HBCU founded in 1870 in Columbia, South Carolina, by the American Baptist Home Mission Society. Enrolling 2,000 students in South Carolina’s capital city, Benedict is known for business, education, computer science, and environmental health science programs with a proud tradition of producing South Carolina’s civic and political leaders.
Programs
- School of Business — Business programs in South Carolina’s capital
- School of Education — Teacher preparation for Richland County schools
- Computer Science — Growing STEM programs for Black students in Columbia
- Environmental Health Sciences — Unique environmental health program
How to Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~64% | Tuition: ~$18,060