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Benedictine College Reviews

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  • 3 out of 3 people found this review useful.

    Regina from Saint Louis, MO

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Since it is a liberal arts college there are a variety of classes to take and learn about. The classes range from Introduction to Theology, Survey of Motion Picture History, Financial Management, Dance, and Nursing.
    Am enjoying being here

    The campus atmosphere is so open and welcoming and beautiful, the campus overlooks the Missouri River and on clear nights you can see the abundance of stars. The people are also really great and welcoming, wherever you go people wave or greet you.
    Bang for the buck

    The experience you get here is totally one of a kind and worth every penny, not only do you learn a lot but you have a lot of fun while you are doing it.
    Tips for prospective students

    Be friendly and open, Benedictine is like no other college. To some people it is intimidating coming to a new place with new people but because it is such a small school everyone welcomes you. Be yourself, be nice, and have fun.
    Great for these types of students

    This is a great college for young people who want to deepen their relationship with God and find who they are inside. The community is strong and supportive. It is also a ood place for those who are looking for small classes and small, close-knit community. If you are outgoing then you will make and keep friends quickly; if not then don't worry, friends will come to you and soon you know more people than you thought you would.

  • 3 out of 3 people found this review useful.

    William from Eagan, MN

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has not been to campus.

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  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Lauren from Saint Paul, MN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Every day includes significant academic lessons from class and life lessons from peers. The professors give their all to the education of their students and make themselves available for help outside of the class for course-work questions, and for help with student research.
    Outside of the class, ones peers push to help each other grow into the best young men and women that they can be.
    Am enjoying being here

    I began looking at colleges as a freshman in high school. I am thankful that my dad had me start searching early as it allowed for a significant amount of time to determine what was actually important to me in a college.
    Benedictine College stands out to me for the incredible community on campus. New students become a part of this Raven Family during their orientation week where a family away from home is needed. The students here are supportive in schoolwork and friendships, through thick and thin. They strive to find healthy and productive activities that will enrich the student-life on campus in a way that promotes their growth as young adults in this world.
    Bang for the buck

    As this is a private liberal arts school, it is more expensive than other forms of education such as a state or community college. Yet, if you are ready to apply yourself, this school is worth every penny. At Benedictine College you receive a rounded education, one that does not only focus on your intended major (which could easily change anyway), but rather provides a working knowledge of mathematics, science, theology, psychology, history, language, and the arts. This provides a nice supportive base for the major the student decides upon. These skills are important for a career, but are even more important skills for leading a successful everyday life.
    Tips for prospective students

    My advice to you is to start looking early so that you have time to look at a wide variety of schools to determine the best fit for you. Last minute decisions can lead to misfits and unfortunate college experiences.

    It is also important to visit the schools you are looking at to determine if they really are what they say. In this case, I visited Benedictine College and found that it was even more perfect for me than it had seemed online. I fell in love with the school from the moment I stepped off the plane. The staff at Benedictine were wonderful hosts and the students were so welcoming that I felt like a part of the family within a few hours. By the time I was leaving a couple of days later, I felt like I was leaving a second home.
    Great for these types of students

    Benedictine College is perfect for anyone who wants a good education in a wonderful, solid, supportive, truly Catholic environment.

    This college is great for anyone who is serious about their education, but also desires to put effort into the community. It is the place to become the best individual you can be, within a supportive environment, in order to learn how to change the world.

  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Stacey from Dell Rapids, SD

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    At Benedictine, the classes are challenging. All classes are taught by college professors, not undergraduate students. However, there are plenty of peer tutors who have taken the classes before and can help you in your studies.
    Am enjoying being here

    Community is an important part of Benedictine College. We are a small school, and so you will know almost everyone in your classes. You also might eat lunch with your professors, or get to see their kids around campus. In addtion, there are always things to be doing here, whether your interest is sports, the arts, or just having fun. Every night something is going on.
    Bang for the buck

    Benedictine College is a private school, and so it is more expensive than a public college. However, they provide a lot of financial aid through scholarships and work studies. It is worth the extra expense to get the Benedictine experience.
    Tips for prospective students

    Come visit! That was the deciding factor for me. People here are extremely friendly. Once you come on campus and sit in on a class, hang out with some students, and just soak up the atmosphere, you won't want to leave.
    Great for these types of students

    We are a Catholic school, and so students who are interested in their faith should definitely check out this school. We have Benedictine monks on campus, were the origin of the FOCUS missionaries, and have a strong pro-life club on campus. If you want to grow closer to God, what better place to go than a college where Mass is offered four times a day on campus?

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Kelsey from Andover, MN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Since Benedictine is a Liberal Arts School there are classes that you have to take to get your degree. These classes helped me to explore my options and not just to take classes in my field of interest. By taking these classes I learned that I liked things that I thought I wouldn’t. They made me step out of my comfort zone and to grow and become more well rounded.
    Am enjoying being here


    Everyone at Benedictine has made me feel so welcome. I made so many friends and made so many memories. The teachers were always there to help whenever I had any questions. I loved all the activities the school offered to help students adjust to being at school. I love being at Benedictine and miss it and all my friends so much when I leave to go home.

    Bang for the buck

    Being a Catholic College Benedictine is a little expensive. But I feel like it was one of the cheaper Catholic schools I was looking at. Benedictine also offers a ton of scholarships that bring down the tuition to a very reasonable price. The experience, both personal and academic, were so wonderful that I feel the school is worth the price.
    Tips for prospective students

    Get involved early. There are so many opportunities for you to join clubs or organizations. By joining a club or organization it almost feels like you are joining a family and you will have those friends forever. At Benedictine you will make lifelong friends and the more you open up and put yourself out there the more fun you will have. Benedictine host dances and other activities a lot. That is where I met almost all my friends I had for the whole year. Just remember that you are there for school, so study and try hard, but have fun too.
    Great for these types of students

    Benedictine is good for anyone that wants a good education. Also if you are looking to grow in your faith life Benedictine is good for you because there are constant opportunities to learn more about your faith and to practice it in everyday life.

  • Zachary from Nashua, NH

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    I love it there. When I walk on campus it makes me feel like home. I can't wait to go back at the end of each semester.
    Tips for prospective students

    Keep an open mind when visiting. Do not be afraid to attend in any events because that is where you will meet people.
    Academic Rigor

    The classes are tough but they aren't tough enough that you won't have a social life and be able to get plenty of sleep.
    Dorm Life

    I love the dorm life. The RA's are amazing and there are plenty of dorm events during the year that are alot of fun to attend.
    Food and Dining

    The food has been better. There are times when it has not been good at all by but there are times when the food is plenty good. Most of the time it is good.
    What to do for fun

    I attend the dorm events. I go to some places around town. Hang out with friends. Play sports.
    Bang for the buck

    Cheap college for how amazing it is
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    Signing tower and silverware clanking in the cafe
    Campus Safety

    It is plenty safe with security always patrolling around campus.

  • Holly from Omaha, NE

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    The college is its own small community. It is small enough where you get to know almost everyone in your class and also many others from higher and lower classes.
    Academic Rigor

    The professors expect nothing but the best from you and are all awesome!
    Dorm Life

    My favorite part of my frshman year was getting to know all the people on my floor. You really build community on your floor and throughout the building quickly.
    What to do for fun

    There are many things to do for fun. Atchison has many hidden gems and things to do you just have to be creative! Also the campus puts on many programs that can keep you busy not only on the weekends but weekdays too.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    Benedictine has many traditions and unusual places on campus, you will have to come for a visit to find out about all of them!
    Clubs and Activities

    There are multiple clubs and activities, pretty much one for every major plus many more.
    Greek Life

    There is none here.
    Campus Safety

    There is always a security guard patrolling the campus.

  • Hannah from Colorado Springs, CO

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    In three sentences

    This is an incredible school with a wonderful faith based community. I have never felt more welcome or at home and everyone has a smile on their face. The campus is beautiful, both churches and the chapel are incredible, and the classes are fun and interesting.
    Dorm Life

    The dorms are nice and there is plenty of closet and dresser space. The bathrooms aren't exactly the best, but they are still nice. My favorite part about the freshman Memorial dorm is that there is a chapel in the basement and a piano in the lounge area.
    Food and Dining

    The food was good and there are so many different places to grab a quick meal or get coffee all around the campus.

  • Kristin from Loretto, MN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    benedictine college has an excellent spirit of community, great professors, and wonderful faith-based values. the student body is growing, and the school is quickly responding with new buildings and campus improvements. it's a great place to live, meet people, and to grow in faith and scholarship.
    Tips for prospective students

    for prospective students i suggest coming to visit the campus, because once you're here you won't want to leave. don't worry about being new or finding your niche--benedictine prides itself on its community, and for good reason. atchison is a little secluded, but i find that it's easy to make your own fun when you've got great friends and great resident life activities and staff. come check it out!!
    Academic Rigor

    just with any college education, you get out of it what you put into it. professors will push you if you show enthusiasm, and push you if you lack the drive. it's a liberal arts college, so the academic rigor varies a little from subject to subject and professor to professor.
    Dorm Life

    dorm life is amazing here at benedictine. everyone is fun and welcoming, and almost always ready to have a good time. no matter if you're a freshman or a transfer, you're going to find great people to welcome you to campus. resident life always has programs going on, and dorms are always hoping with activity--if you know where to find them!
    Food and Dining

    there aren't a ton of options when it comes to food, but benedictine does well with the number of students. there's a restaurant on campus that serves great food that you can buy with dining dollars. the cafeteria has a lot of options, but as with any college, you get a little tired of the food after a while. benedictine makes up for that with it's grab-n-go options, which are like cold lunch at two other campus locations. there's a coffee shop that's open in the morning and at night called holy grounds, and it's definitely a hotspot for students. at night we also have a late night option for those looking for a late-night snack.
    What to do for fun

    at benedictine, we have intramural sports, movie nights, clubs, daylight donuts at 1am, and a lot of other random fun activities. it's really a self-made fun atmosphere at benedictine, and surprisingly there's never a dull moment!
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    the first week of freshman year is called roc week (raven orientation camp). during this week, freshmen are required to wear the benedictine beanie, and when an upperclassman pulls the beanie they have to climb to the highest point of the room and caw three times as loud as they can! it's our longest and most treasured tradition!
    Clubs and Activities

    we have about 80 different clubs that stem from yahtzee club to magic club to young republican and democrat clubs.
    Greek Life

    we don't have greek life--we have faith-based households called st. paul's outreach (spo) and fellowship of catholic university students (focus).
    Campus Safety

    we have security that drives through campus 24/7 making sure that students are safe. while you're on campus, you're always safe!

  • M. from San Diego, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    close-knit, faith-centered, fun-loving college. serious about their studies, and serious about their fun. one of america's best top colleges!
    Tips for prospective students

    be prepared for a hilly campus...a surefire way to keep off the freshman 15!
    Academic Rigor

    one of the best education departments around, and a newly created nursing department set benedictine apart.
    Dorm Life

    many different options, each with a great amount of history, a homey feel, and friendly dorm mates. older buildings have been remodeled on the inside to provide modern heating, water, and lighting.
    Food and Dining

    multiple dining options around campus make it easy to meet up with friends and grab a quick bite between classes. the mci is a great on campus sit down restaurant for nights when you want to have something special.
    What to do for fun

    don't underestimate how fun a midnight trip to the donut shop in town can be. bed races, dorm decorating, lip synching competitions, spring fest, oktoberfest.
    Bang for the buck

    high quality professors, housing, and overall experience for a really reasonable tuition. scholarships are regularly offered and are really generous.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    benedictine is one of the few colleges founded before the civil war that is still standing - we have many quirky traditions. freshman beanie week is one of the most fun. everyone on campus helps out the frosh and makes them feel welcome.
    Great for these types of students

    students who don't take themselves too seriously outside of the classroom, but who are excited to learn as much as possible. students who want to make a difference in the world and win nobel peace prizes!
    Clubs and Activities

    benedictine has an entire host of different clubs, ranging from frisbee teams and intramural sport groups to spanish and italian clubs. students can get as involved as they want - they're always welcome.
    Greek Life

    benedictine does not have traditional greek life. community is fostered on a school-wide level.
    Campus Safety

    atchison is a pretty safe place, and with security cars and a hotline at your fingertips, you'll never feel unsafe walking around campus at night.

  • Michelle from Lenexa, KS

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Will learn a lot

    Great Biology program
    Will enjoy being here

    Family centered And great people
    Bang for the buck

    Definitely worth every penny
    Tips for prospective students

    MAke sure to ask for a full tour
    Great for these types of students

    People whose faith is important to them and enjoy hanging out with a being connected to their friends.

  • Marissa from Shawnee, KS

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    At Benedictine College there are a variety of classes you can take. Classes for your major are obviously going to be interesting because you enjoy what you are studying. Aside from those, your advisors and professors help you plan your schedule so you can fit other beneficial courses into your schedule. From Art Appreciation to Yoga, there are many other courses available to further your knowledge outside of your intended major/minor.
    Am enjoying being here

    Benedictine College is a great place to be. There are many clubs and organizations to be a part of. If you are athletic, there are various intramural teams to join, or even competitive athletics (football, track and field, basketball, etc.) Benedictine College has a welcoming atmosphere that makes you never want to leave.
    Bang for the buck

    Benedictine College is definitely Bang for the Buck. Classes are small. It provides opportunities to ask questions and get input, not just from the professor, but from other students in the classes. Professors are also available during office hours to help give opinions on future classes or to discuss your current grade or exams. The campus is small, but is a very beautiful campus. The buildings all have a background story to go with it. There is also the brand new Mary's Grotto that provides a great spot for prayer and reflection. The new academic building, currently being built, will be the new home to education classes once it is finished. Aside from the education aspect, there are many things to get involved in. There is volunteer work that is great to be a part of, whether it be mission trips over school breaks or food drives for local organizations. There is also great school wide spirit for all of the athletic events. Being on this campus, just makes you feel like a part of a big family.
    Tips for prospective students

    Get involved. Be a part of a club or organization that you enjoy. there are clubs for each different type of major that you choose from. There groups that do volunteer work, as well. Go to the athletic events. They are very exciting and will get you pumped up once you walk through the door. Meet new people. Benedictine College is a great place to grow in your relationship with God, others, and within yourself.
    Great for these types of students

    Students who like a small college and small class sizes. It is great for those who like a friendly, family community.

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