Benedict College

What is the accreditation of Benedict College?

Benedict College is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Institutional accreditation concerns the college as a whole; it is distinct from approval or accreditation of an individual academic program.

For students, institutional accreditation is relevant to eligibility for federal student aid and to how other institutions may assess transfer credit. It does not mean another college must accept a Benedict course, nor does it automatically satisfy professional licensing rules. Applicants to fields with licensing or certification requirements should verify the status of their specific program and the rules in the state where they plan to work. The SACSCOC institution directory and the applicable professional accreditor or licensing board are the appropriate places to confirm status before enrolling.

What are the admission requirements at Benedict College?

First-year applicants generally need to submit an application and a secondary-school academic record showing completion of high school or an accepted equivalent. Benedict considers the secondary-school GPA and requires the school record; it does not operate as an open-admission institution.

In the 2024-25 admissions reporting, SAT and ACT scores were neither required nor recommended, and recommendations were not listed as a standard requirement. School rank and completion of a college-preparatory curriculum could be considered but were not required. Applicants with a GED, international schooling, or a program with additional entry conditions should check the current admissions instructions for the documents that apply to them. An applicant should not assume that a general test-optional policy removes a separate requirement imposed by a scholarship or specialized program.

The reported admission rate was about 96%: 4,879 of 5,098 first-time applicants were admitted. That figure describes one admissions cycle, not an admission guarantee or a measure of how demanding a particular major will be. Applicants should confirm current submission dates and whether applications are reviewed as they arrive.

What are the application fees and waivers at Benedict College?

Benedict College's reported undergraduate application fee for 2024-25 was $25. Applicants should check the amount displayed in the application they intend to submit, because fees and application methods can change between cycles.

An application fee is separate from any enrollment, orientation, housing, or tuition charge. A student who needs a waiver should ask admissions about eligibility and the required request procedure before paying or submitting; the reported fee does not establish that every applicant qualifies for a waiver or that a payment can be refunded afterward. Transfer and international applicants should also verify whether their application route uses the same charge.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Benedict College?

Army ROTC is reported as available on Benedict College's campus. Air Force ROTC is reported through a cooperating host institution rather than as a Benedict-operated unit.

Those are different arrangements: a cross-enrolled student may have to travel to the host institution for classes, leadership training, or other activities. Interested applicants should confirm that the arrangement is active for their entry term and ask about scheduling, transportation, and how ROTC courses count toward a Benedict degree. ROTC participation and ROTC scholarships have separate eligibility rules; accepting a scholarship or commissioning can carry military service obligations. An ROTC listing alone does not establish that an individual student will receive a scholarship or a commission.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Benedict College?

Benedict College accepts applications from transfer students and generally considers credit earned at other accredited institutions. Transfer entry is reported for fall, spring, and summer, but admission and the acceptance of individual courses are separate decisions.

A transfer applicant should be prepared to provide official transcripts from every college attended and to follow any additional instructions for high school records or program-specific admission. Before committing, request a written evaluation showing which courses transfer, how they apply to the intended major, and how many Benedict credits remain. Credit that transfers as an elective may not replace a required course; a prerequisite, grade threshold, or residency rule may also affect the graduation plan. Students with substantial prior coursework should ask an academic advisor to map the remaining terms, not rely only on the total number of credits accepted.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Benedict College?

Students interested in studying outside the United States should verify Benedict College's current international-study options before making them central to an academic plan. The existence of an international program or a past trip does not establish that a semester exchange or faculty-led course will run in a particular year.

The practical questions are whether a proposed program is approved for Benedict credit, which major requirements it can satisfy, what it costs beyond ordinary tuition, and whether the student's aid can be used. An academic advisor and the financial aid office should review those issues before a student pays a program deposit or makes travel arrangements. International internships and third-party programs, where available, can have different approval and funding rules from college-operated courses.