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ACCEPTANCE RATE

76.77%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

99%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

17:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$11,707

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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General Studies Degree

The general studies program at Benedict College prepares students for careers in various professional fields, including education, law, government, health care, real estate, social service, and private industry. The program focuses on individual instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies. Program courses include: areas of study tailored to the individual to enhance learning in fields of interest. Get more details below including other South Carolina colleges that offer general studies degrees.

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Benedict College (TCL)

921 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, SC

Benedict College is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Columbia, SC. A majority of historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. The school's Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Approximately 3,100 students are enrolled annually at Benedict College.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

  • Communications And Journalism
  • Family And Consumer Sciences
  • Security And Protective Services
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business And Marketing Studies

The school maintains an open enrollment policy, accepting any applicants that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, records, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be required for certain programs.

Tuition is approximately $19,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's tuition calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The Benedict College "Tigers" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division II)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division II)
  • Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
  • Football (NCAA Division II)

Students who wish to see more about Benedict College may check out their website at http://www.benedict.edu.

Students Enrolled in the General Studies Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. TCL offers a bachelor's degree program in general studies.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male4
Female6

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian1
Black9

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the General Studies program at TCL, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may provide a better idea of the applicants Benedict College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Benedict College may offer student services like:

  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Remedial courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Student employment
  • Employment search assistance

Intercollegiate Athletics

TCL is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
  • Basketball (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
  • Track and Field (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
  • Football (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball