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About Benedict College

Benedict College is an historically black, liberal arts college located in Columbia, the state capital and the largest city in South Carolina, USA, having a population estimated at a number of nearly 130 000, during the 2009 census. Columbia is also the county seat of Richland County and the center of the largest metropolitan area in the state and the 65th largest one in USA.

Benedict College was established in 1870, being founded by northern Baptists, and it was originally a teacher's college. It currently offers its students, which number approximately 2 500, a total of 29 degrees from 12 departments, and it is ranked as one of the top producers of African American Physics majors in the US.

Athletics

Benedict's sports teams are known as the Tigers, which compete in NCAA Division II, for various sports, for both men and women, which include football, softball, baseball, golf, basketball, tennis, volleyball, cheerleading and marching band.

Notable Alumni

Benedict College's notable alumni are: Jack B. Johnson - County Executive for Prince George's County, MD, William Clay - former Missouri US Congressman, Leroy Walker - former US Olympic Committee Chairman, Howie Bell - comedian, Waliyy Dixon - professional streetball player, and Kris Bruton - basketball player.