Benedictine College is a private Catholic liberal arts college in Atchison, Kansas, formed in 1971 by the merger of St. Benedict's Abbey (founded 1859) and St. Scholastica's Academy (founded 1924). The college guarantees housing to freshmen, and about 70 to 75 percent of students live in college housing. New students move in on a Saturday in late August and then start Raven Orientation Camp.
Enrollment
2,272
Total Students
Freshman Class
—
Not available
Move-In Dates
Aug 22-23, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
98%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
New freshman and transfer students move in Saturday, Aug. 22, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. by last name: A-I 8:00-9:30, J-R 9:30-11:00, S-Z 11:00-1:00. All other students arrive Sunday, Aug. 23, from noon to 3:00 p.m. Anyone who cannot arrive then can check in with the RA On-Call at 7:30 p.m.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Check-in location
- Check in at the lobby of your residence hall before unloading. Administrative check-in is at the Student Success Center in Guadalupe Hall on Aug. 22, and student ID photos are taken at the St. John Paul II Student Center.
- Parking
- After unloading, move your vehicle to the Murphy Recreation Center or Amino Center lots. There is one main campus entrance, so expect a vehicle line. Arrive no earlier than 30 minutes before your group's time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
Residence halls (16)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Campus Houses
Elizabeth Hall
Guadalupe Hall
Kremmeter Hall
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Legacy Hall
Lemke Hall
McDonald Hall
Newman Hall
Row Houses (including Hartman and Schirmer House)
St. Gabriel Hall
St. Joseph Hall
St. Martin's Memorial Hall
St. Michael Hall
St. Scholastica Hall
Turner Hall
Wolf Hall
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Who can live where
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
Raven Orientation Camp (ROC Week)
Orientation is recommended for all new students.
August 22 - August 25, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$14,980
Estimated / Year
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Dates last checked October 2026.