Benedictine College at a Glance
Stephen D. Minnis, President of Benedictine College
Dr. Kimberly Shankman, Academic Dean of the College
Stan Sluder, Chief Business Officer
| Students (September 2022) | Freshman Profile (September 2022) | ||
| Full-Time Undergraduates | 2,134 | Full-time First-year Students (Freshmen) (Total) | 593 |
| On-Campus Residents | 70% | Average ACT | 25 |
| States Represented | 48 | Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Men | 49.5% | Mid-range ACT | 21-28 |
| Women | 50.5% | ||
| In-State | 20% | ||
| Out-of-State | 80% | ||
Academics
- Named one of America’s Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report, The Newman Guide, and First Things magazine.
- 50 undergraduate majors and 3 graduate programs.
- We offer a unique cultural experience by sending students to study at our Florence, Italy campus.
- Student may also study abroad in 50 other countries.
Faith Life
- Our students participate in mission trips, pilgrimages and service projects here in Atchison, as well as several international trips.
- There are a number of Ministry programs available for students.
- Students can attend daily Mass, Confession and Bible studies held throughout campus.
Student Life
- 80 percent of students live on campus.
- Students represent 48 states and 18 foreign countries.
- There are more than 50 clubs, organizations and volunteer opportunites.
Athletics
- Benedictine is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, and Heart of America Conference (HEART).
- There are 19 varsity sports and 4 club programs.
Career & Professional Development
- Nobel Peace Prize Winner, the late Wangari Maathai, graduated from Mount St. Scholastica College in 1964.
- Our Student Success Center provides students with academic and professional support.