Benedict College is a private, co-educational liberal arts institution located in Columbia, SC. It is the 4th largest private HBCU (Historically Black College or University) in the United States and has produced over 14,000 graduates. Of the 20 independent colleges in South Carolina, Benedict has the largest undergraduate student body and is the second largest overall with an undergraduate population of over 2,500 students. Benedict College is committed to being the best college it can be and is committed to establishing and maintaining high quality programs of teaching, research and public service.

Benedict is distinguished by its continued commitment to facilitate the empowerment, enhancement, and full participation of African- Americans in American society.