Benedictine College

Benedictine College

Plains Region
Small Town Campus Setting
Small Size
2,391 Undergrad Enrollment
15:1 Student:Faculty
Master’s Highest Degree
Accepts Tuition Rewards
1020 N. 2nd Street - Atchison, KS 66002

From Benedictine College

You won’t sit and watch college pass by at Benedictine College. The school actively engages you from the moment you step on campus. Benedictine College is a Catholic, residential, liberal arts college located on a wooded 110-acre campus nested on the Missouri River bluffs in Atchison, Kan. The school prides itself on outstanding academics, recently scoring in the top five percent of four-year, master’s level institutions on the National Survey of Student Engagement for student-faculty interaction, enriching educational experiences and supportive campus environment.

Neighborhood

Located in historic downtown Atchison, Benedictine College's campus sits within easy walking distance of local restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues that cater to student life. The charming brick-lined streets and small-town atmosphere create a close-knit community feel where students can easily access coffee shops, dining options, and cultural attractions on foot. The area offers a peaceful, collegiate environment with the convenience of a walkable downtown while maintaining the safety and friendliness characteristic of a Kansas river town.
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Car-Dependent
Walk Score
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Minimal Transit
Transit Score
20
Minimal Biking
Bike Score
½ mile
1 mile
2 miles
Food & Drink
Restaurants & Bars
Daily Needs
Grocery & Services
Shopping & Entertainment
Shopping & Entertainment
Health & Wellness
Gyms, Parks & Hospitals
Transit Access
Rail (subway, train, light rail)
Bus stops & stations
Median rent nearby: ~$765/mo

Admissions & Enrollment

2026-27 Application Deadlines Deadline  
Early Action Nov 15, 2026
Regular Decision Dec 1, 2026
Rolling Admission Open Applications are reviewed as they arrive
Application deadlines are based on information from the college website or publicly available sources. Deadlines can change, so be sure to verify all deadlines with the college before applying.
  REQ Required REC Recommended CON Considered NR Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission test scores
Personal essay
· REQ = Required
· REC = Recommended
· CON = Considered
· NR = Not Required
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
SAT 20 1117 - 1310  
ACT 42 22 - 29  
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Another
Number of applicants 3,575 50 % 49 % -
Number admitted 2,733 49 % 50 % 1 %
Number enrolled 627 50 % 49 % -
Does not fall into either of the mutually exclusive binary categories provided

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Majors & Degrees

Bachelor’s
Master’s
Top 10 in enrollment
Top 5 in enrollment
Top 10 based on enrollment
Top 5 based on enrollment
Area of Study Major Bachelor Master
Architecture and Related Services Architecture
Biological and Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Accounting
Business Administration and Management
Finance
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Computer Science
Education Education
Educational Leadership and Administration
Special Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Art Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Engineering Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
English Language and Literature/Letters English Language and Literature
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages and Literatures
French Language and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs Athletic Training/Trainer
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
History History
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies International/Globalization Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Physical Fitness Technician
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Philosophy and Religious Studies Philosophy
Physical Sciences Astronomy
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology Psychology
Social Sciences Criminology
Economics
Political Science and Government
Social Sciences
Sociology
Theology and Religious Vocations Religious Education
Theological and Ministerial Studies
Theology/Theological Studies
Visual and Performing Arts Graphic Design
Directing and Theatrical Production
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Art/Art Studies
Music
Visual and Performing Arts

Athletics

NAIA Division I
Sport Men Women
All Track Combined
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Lacrosse
Other Sports
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball
Wrestling

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Mission Statement

Heir to the 1500 years of Benedictine dedication to learning, Benedictine College’s mission as a Catholic, Benedictine, liberal arts, residential college is the education of men and women within a community of faith and scholarship.