Benedict College Acceptance Rate
Columbia, South Carolina · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 8,073
- Admitted
- 5,433
- Yield
- 6.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 5 years of federal data, Benedict College's acceptance rate has fallen from 76.8% in 2019–20 to 67.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 7,554 to 8,073 (+7%) over that period.
Its 67.3% rate makes Benedict College more selective than about 67% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 31 tracked South Carolina schools, it is more selective than about 68%.
Benedict College has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 6.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–20 | 7,554 | 5,799 | 76.8% | 739 |
| 2020–21 | 8,114 | 5,890 | 72.6% | 373 |
| 2021–22 | 9,322 | 7,971 | 85.5% | 584 |
| 2022–23 | 6,446 | 4,369 | 67.8% | 381 |
| 2023–24 | 8,073 | 5,433 | 67.3% | 338 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,086 | 3,370 | 66.3% |
| Men | 2,987 | 2,063 | 69.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 420–510 | 82% |
| SAT Math | 400–500 | |
| ACT Composite | 14–19 | 46% |
How Benedict College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Benedict College's acceptance rate?
Benedict College's acceptance rate is 67.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,433 admitted of 8,073 applicants).
Is Benedict College test optional?
Benedict College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Benedict College?
Benedict College received 8,073 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,433.
What SAT score do you need for Benedict College?
Admitted students at Benedict College typically scored 420–510 on SAT Reading/Writing and 400–500 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Benedict College getting harder to get into?
Benedict College has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 76.8% in 2019–20 to 67.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2019–20 to 2023–24. Official site: www.benedict.edu/.