About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Pete Helgesen
Dean of Enrollment Management
Dean of Enrollment Management
Address
Office of Admission
1020 North Second Street
Atchison, KS 66002
1020 North Second Street
Atchison, KS 66002
Phone
800-467-5340
Email
phelgesen@benedictine.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Raven Roost
Cafe 62
St. John Paul II Student Center
Monte Cassino Inn
Abbey Church & Abbey River Lookout
Cafe 62
St. John Paul II Student Center
Monte Cassino Inn
Abbey Church & Abbey River Lookout
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Mount St. Scholastica Monastery
International Forrest of Friendship
Amelia Earhart Birth Place Museum
Santa Fe Depot and Visitor Information Center
Outdoor Pedestrian Mall
International Forrest of Friendship
Amelia Earhart Birth Place Museum
Santa Fe Depot and Visitor Information Center
Outdoor Pedestrian Mall
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times:
Average Length: Varies
Dates: Year-round
Times:
Average Length: Varies
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Varies
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
tcrowell@benedictine.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
High School Seniors and Transfers only
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Kansas City International Airport is about an hour drive to campus. Rental car accommodations are available at the airport. With advance notice, the Admission Office may be available for shuttle service to and from airport.
Local Accommodations
Holiday Inn Express, Atchison, KS, $130;
AmericInn, Atchison, KS, $105;
Super 8, Atchison, KS, $58;
Hotel Eastin Riverwalk, Atchison, KS, $54;
Tuck U Inn at Glick Mansion B&B, Atchison, KS,
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Overview
Applicants: 2,367
Acceptance Rate: 97%
Average HS GPA: 3.50
ACT Test Scores
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
22 - 28
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
13:1
Total Faculty
200
with Terminal Degree
90
118
Men
82
Women
28
Minority
Most frequent class size
2 - 9
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
49%
Graduate in 5 years
63%
Graduate in 6 years
64%
Majors
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ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
Architecture.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Commerce, General.
Finance, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Journalism.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
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EDUCATION.
Education, General.
Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
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ENGINEERING.
Engineering, General.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
French Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Biological and Physical Sciences.
International/Global Studies.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Astronomy.
Chemistry, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Criminology.
Economics, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, General.
Sociology.
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THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
Religious Education.
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other.
Music, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Master's
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Wangari Maathai, '64
Nobel Peace Prize Winner, 2004
Dr. Joseph Petelin, ’73
Laparoscopic surgery pioneer; inventor of the Petelin Dissector
Thomas M. Hoenig, ’68
Vice Chairman, FDIC
Jamie Mueller, ’87
Former starting running back with the NFL Buffalo Bill
Kingsley Leggs, ’83
Broadway star from Miss Saigon, The Color Purple, Porgy & Bess
Bishop John B. Brungardt, ’80
Bishop of the Diocese of Dodge City, Kansas
Charles Ray, ’71
U. S. Ambassador to the Republic of Zimbabwe
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
49%
Graduate in 5 years
63%
Graduate in 6 years
64%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$17,596
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$15,796
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,984
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
69%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$29,196
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$17,596
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,200
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$4,500
Transportation for Commuters
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,071
Foreign Countries Represented
17
Demographics
3.37%
Black
6.80%
Hispanic
78.61%
Caucasian
7.35%
Unknown
1.93%
International
55% female
45% male
76% are out of state
87% are full time
13% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
82%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
99%
Campus Environment
Suburban
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Dorms Female
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Other
Other
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Disability Services Office
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Julie Romano
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
Official diagnosis from a licensed professional.Documentation Required for ADHD
Proof of diagnosis by either a medical doctor or psychiatrist/counselor.Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
No
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
No
Other assistive technology
No
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
46
Number of Honor Societies
Number of Social Sororities
Number of Religious Organizations
Sports
Athletic Division
NAIA
28% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Ravens)
9 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Lacrosse
Soccer
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Lacrosse
Soccer
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Women's Sports (Ravens)
9 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Missouri Western State University
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Missouri Western State University
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
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Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
75
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell, Apple
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
