Benedict College Achieves Record Enrollment for Fall 2024

The Tigers Celebrate at 31.4% increase in First -Time, First Year Students

Benedict College is pleased to announce significant growth in new student enrollment for the Fall 2024 academic semester, marking the highest new student enrollment since the Covid-19 pandemic. A total of 554 new students have enrolled at Benedict College, an increase of 18.4% from the previous year.

This year’s incoming class includes 419 first-time, first-year students, a remarkable 31.4% increase from 338 in Fall 2023. These numbers represent a three-year high and reflect the success of Benedict College’s strategic enrollment initiatives.

“We are very proud of the efforts of our Admissions and Recruitment team, as well as the collaborative work across campus that has contributed to this enrollment milestone,” said Yohannis Job, Vice President for Enrollment Management at Benedict College. “Our commitment to providing access to quality education, combined with our focus on student success, has resonated with students and families. This growth is a reflection of what we stand for—#TheBESTofBC and represents our commitment to excellence in every aspect of the institution.”

In addition to the increase in new students, Benedict College continues to attract a diverse and vibrant student body. This year, students have come from 25 states, reaching from the Carolinas to California and as far North as Connecticut and as far South as the U.S. Virgin Islands. The class also includes students from Missouri, Wisconsin, Michigan and Massachusetts.

Additionally, the College is proud to welcome students from the Bahamas, Kenya, and Barbados. Approximately 57% of the new student population hails from the state of South Carolina, further affirming Benedict College’s commitment to serving the educational needs of its home state while maintaining a global perspective.

“The growth in our enrollment speaks to the strength of our academic programs, the value of a Benedict College education, and the deep trust our community places in us as an institution,” said Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, President of Benedict College. “We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus environment that empowers students to succeed academically, socially, emotionally, physically and spiritually.”

Benedict College looks forward to continuing its mission of producing graduates who are both academically prepared and civically engaged, equipped to lead in an increasingly diverse and global society.

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About Benedict College (www.benedict.edu)

Founded in 1870 by a woman, Bathsheba A. Benedict, Benedict College is a private co-educational liberal arts institution offering 26 competitive baccalaureate degree programs and two master’s degree programs. The College also has a diverse faculty deeply engaged in teaching, research, and service. 

Benedict College has been highly regarded and exceptionally ranked for its programs by several academic and traditional publications.  Benedict College is the recipient of the 2024 UNCF Institutional Excellence Award given by UNCF’s Institute for Capacity Building Program in celebration of an HBCU that achieved next-level performance. Benedict was also named HBCU of the Year by HBCU Digest and was listed among the top half of ranked HBCUs in the 2022 edition of Best Colleges by US News and World Report.

Benedict College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Five of the College’s degree programs hold national accreditation: Social Work Program, Environmental Health Science Program, Environmental Engineering, Studio Art, and the Tyrone Adam Burroughs School of Business and Entrepreneurship.