First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | Fall | November 15, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | Fall | December 1, 2026 |
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Rolling |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: benedictine.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Benedictine College course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MATH-1300 – Calculus I (score 4 or 5) | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MATH-1300 – Calculus I & MATH-1350 – Calculus II…MATH-1300 – Calculus I & MATH-1350 – Calculus II (score of 4 or 5) AB Subscore – Calculus I (score 4 or 5) => 4 hrs. only 8 | |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL-1107 – Principles of Biology | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM-1010 & CHEM-1011 – Chemistry of the Biosphere and Lab | 4 credits |
| Physics 1 | 4 | PHYS-2000, College Physics I (score 4 or 5) | 3 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENGL-1010 – English Composition & ENGL-ELA –…ENGL-1010 – English Composition & ENGL-ELA – English Elective 6 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENGL-1010 – English Composition & ENGL-1020 –…ENGL-1010 – English Composition & ENGL-1020 – Introduction to Literature 6 | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC-1000- General Psychology | 3 credits |
Show all 36 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MATH-1300 – Calculus I (score 4 or 5) | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MATH-1300 – Calculus I & MATH-1350 – Calculus II…MATH-1300 – Calculus I & MATH-1350 – Calculus II (score of 4 or 5) AB Subscore – Calculus I (score 4 or 5) => 4 hrs. only 8 | |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL-1107 – Principles of Biology | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM-1010 & CHEM-1011 – Chemistry of the Biosphere and Lab | 4 credits |
| Physics 1 | 4 | PHYS-2000, College Physics I (score 4 or 5) | 3 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENGL-1010 – English Composition & ENGL-ELA –…ENGL-1010 – English Composition & ENGL-ELA – English Elective 6 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENGL-1010 – English Composition & ENGL-1020 –…ENGL-1010 – English Composition & ENGL-1020 – Introduction to Literature 6 | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC-1000- General Psychology | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | MATH-1220 – Introductory Statistics | 4 credits |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CSCI-1140 – Introduction to Computer Science I | 4 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON-2090 – Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON-2100 – Principles of Microeconomics | 3 credits |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HIST-1100 – World Civilization to 1500 &…HIST-1100 – World Civilization to 1500 & HIST-1101 – World Civilization Since 1500 | 6 credits |
| Environmental Science | 3 | NASC-1000 – Environmental Science | 3 credits |
| Physics 2 | 4 | PHYS-2010, College Physics II (score 4 or 5) | 3 credits |
| European History | 3 | HIST-EHWE History Elective 6 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | NASC-2300 – World Regional Geography | 3 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPAN-1000 – Beginning Spanish & SPAN-1020 –…SPAN-1000 – Beginning Spanish & SPAN-1020 – Second Semester Spanish 8 | |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | POLS-1000 – Introduction to American Government | 3 credits |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | CSCI-1010 – Computer Science Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| Art History | 3 | ART-ELH – Art Elective 6 | |
| Music Theory | 3 | MUSC-1003 – Functional Keyboard I, MUSC-1010 –…MUSC-1003 – Functional Keyboard I, MUSC-1010 – Music Theory 1, & MUSC-1020 – Aural Skills I 5 | |
| Art: Studio Art 2D Design | 3 | ART-1010- Foundations of 2-D Design: Composition & Color | 3 credits |
| Art: Studio Art 3D Design | 3 | ART-1030 Foundations of 3-D Design: Form & Space | 3 credits |
| Art: Studio Art Drawing | 3 | ART-1000 – Drawing 1 | 3 credits |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | FORL-ELE – Foreign Language Elective 8 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FREN-1000 – Beginning French & FREN-1020 – Second…FREN-1000 – Beginning French & FREN-1020 – Second Semester French 8 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | FORL-ELE – Foreign Language Elective 8 | |
| Government and Politics: Comp | 3 | POLS-2010 – Comparative World Gov’t and Politics | 3 credits |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | ITAL-1000 – Beginning Italian & ITAL-1020 –…ITAL-1000 – Beginning Italian & ITAL-1020 – Second Semester Italian 8 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | FORL-ELE – Foreign Language Elective 8 | |
| Latin | 3 | LATN-1010 Latin 1 (score 3, 4, 5) LATN-1030…LATN-1010 Latin 1 (score 3, 4, 5) LATN-1030 Beginning Latin 2 (score 4, 5) 3 or 6 | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | PHYS-2110 & 2111– Classical Physics II with lab | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHYS-2100 & 2101- Classical Physics I with lab | 4 credits |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | Consult w/Chair of Modern Foreign Language Dept. | |
| U.S. History | 3 | HIST-1300 – United States History to 1865 &…HIST-1300 – United States History to 1865 & HIST-1380 – United States History Since 1865 | 6 credits |
Source: benedictine.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 35 |
| Theology/Theological Studies | 33 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 28 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 28 |
| Finance | 27 |
| Psychology | 26 |
| Business Administration and Management | 26 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other | 25 |
Show the other 41 majors
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 24 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 19 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 17 |
| English Language and Literature | 16 |
| Accounting | 15 |
| Criminology | 15 |
| Architecture | 11 |
| Mathematics | 11 |
| Computer Science | 10 |
| Graphic Design | 9 |
| History | 8 |
| Art/Art Studies | 7 |
| Political Science and Government | 7 |
| Music | 6 |
| Religious Education | 6 |
| Philosophy | 6 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 5 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 5 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 5 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 5 |
| Chemical Engineering | 4 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 3 |
| Civil Engineering | 3 |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 3 |
| Economics | 3 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 2 |
| Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 2 |
| Sociology | 2 |
| Social Sciences | 2 |
| Physics | 2 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Music Teacher Education | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
| Art Teacher Education | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Biochemistry | 1 |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 1 |
| Astronomy | 1 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NAIA, Heart of America Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NAIA, Heart of America Athletic Conference
Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, distant
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Atchison, KS
16,249 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Kansas City International (MCI)
Nearest hub airport
Kansas City International (MCI)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 6.3 of 20
Elevation
884 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
18°F
July high
88°F
Annual snowfall
17.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
38 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$810 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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Straight-line distance between campuses
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