Benedictine College

  • Benedictine College

    Atchison, KS

  • Benedictine College

    Atchison, KS

  • Benedictine College

    Atchison, KS

  • Benedictine College

    Atchison, KS

  • Benedictine College

    Atchison, KS

  • Benedictine College

    Atchison, KS

  • Benedictine College

    Atchison, KS

2,059

Undergrads

unknown%

Catholic Faculty

85%

Catholic Students

Benedictine College

Established in 1858 on Kansas bluffs overlooking the Missouri River, Benedictine College is owned by the Benedictine monks who still reside on campus. In recent years, the College has found much success with a renewal of Catholic identity and growing enrollment.

Benedictine offers a strong, liberal arts core curriculum including three Catholic theology and three philosophy courses. Students can choose from more than 50 majors including architecture, engineering, music, and more. Most students and about two-thirds of professors are Catholic, and all theology professors have a mandatum from the local bishop.

The College offers daily Mass and Confession, Eucharistic adoration on weekdays, FOCUS Bible study, prayer at the Marian grotto, Liturgy of the Hours with the monks, and several campus-wide Catholic celebrations and processions.  All student residence halls are appropriately single-sex, but regrettably opposite-sex visitation is allowed in student rooms until late at night, with no open-door policy.

The wide variety of student clubs and organizations includes a large pro-life club, and varsity sports teams are competitive in the NAIA Heart South conference. Benedictine is known for a vibrant campus life with frequent special events. Students have access to stores and restaurants in historic Atchison or they can drive about an hour to Kansas City for jazz, barbecue, and other entertainment and internships.

A faithful Catholic college with an array of academic programs, athletics, campus activities, and spiritual formation, Benedictine College understandably appeals to a growing number of Catholic families.

What we really like:

We are impressed by the “programs of distinction” focused on leadership development and academic interests, as well as the College’s eight centers for constitutional liberty, arts and beauty, family life, Catholic media, and more. Benedictine is attracting many students with its mix of Catholic identity, majors, activities, and an established campus.

Visit Campus

Get in touch with Benedictine College to schedule your campus visit:

800-467-5340 ext. 7476

1020 North Second Street
Atchison, KS 66002

Benedictine.edu

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Catholic Identity Special Recognition for Benedictine College in The Newman Guide:

  • GOLD: Catholic Trustees

    100% of trustees are Catholic.

  • GOLD: Profession of Faith

    All Catholic faculty and president make the Profession of Faith at least once upon hiring, and all theology faculty have the mandatum.

  • GOLD: Honors and Speakers

    Has policy prohibiting honors and speaking invitations to those who publicly oppose Catholic moral teaching and ensures that speakers do not call into question Catholic moral teaching.

  • GOLD: Spiritual Life

    Mass is offered every day on campus and there are scheduled opportunities at least three times/week for Confession & Adoration.

  • SILVER: Theology and Philosophy

    At least 15 credits of study in Catholic theology and philosophy required for all undergraduates.

  • SILVER: Catholic Students

    At least 80% of students are Catholic.

All of the colleges recognized in The Newman Guide are serious about faithful Catholic formation and education, but they are quite different in many important respects. Explore their websites, talk to faculty and admissions counselors, and visit their campuses to determine which is right for you!