Benedictine College
Atchison, Kansas 66002-1499
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business
Benedictine College is a private town institution in Atchison, Kansas. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1244.
A mid-sized campus of 2.2K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
65% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,175 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,477.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History Benedictine College celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2008.
- •The present-day college was formed in 1971 by the merger of St.
- •View from the abbey At the request of John Baptist Miège, Vicar Apostolic of Leavenworth, two Benedictine monks arrived in Atchison from Doniphan and opened St.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1244
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
37.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$18,570
Programs (69)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
80%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
14
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from KS state average