Home
Colleges
Benedictine College
Lifestyle

Benedictine College
Social & Lifestyle

What's it like at Benedictine College?

Fitness junkies, social butterflies and devoted bookworms all have a home at Benedictine College. Here's a rundown of some of the most important non-academic factors.

Walkability
Sunshine
Average
200-210 days of sun / year
Town
Campus Setting
37°
Average winter temp
76°
Average summer temp

Weather

Gotta dress for it! Here's a season-by-season summary of the average temperatures at Benedictine College:

100°
85.0
70.0
55.0
40.0
25.0
10.0
January
April
July
October
Low
High
Sunshine
Average
Half & Half
200-210 days of sun / year
Snowfall
Moderate
A couple of snowball fights.
6-20 inches of snow / year

Geography

Benedictine College is in a small town setting with low to moderate walkability and is close to an airport.

Walkability
Kansas City International
Closest airport
Location
Campus Setting
Town
Closest national park
Jefferson tiol Expansion Meml (272 mi)
Distance to coast
Great Lakes (423 mi)

State Laws and Politics

The social environment at colleges can be majorly impacted by the laws and politics of the area and the state. Review the information below to determine if politics might impact your experience at Benedictine College.

Politics

Republican
State vote for president
Democrat
Elected governor
Republican
County vote for president

Kansas elected a Republican in the most recent Presidential election. The sitting governor is a Democrat, and the county votes Republican.

Abortion

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Reproductive laws change quickly. CollegeIQ does its best to update this information as soon as new laws are passed. Learn more about how this is calculated.

LGBTQIA+

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Learn more about how this is determined.

Guns on Campus

Some states have laws about the legality of guns on campus. In general, schools fall into one of three categories:

  • Permissive: The state requires campuses to allow guns on campus but allows for certain restrictions.
  • Restrictive: The state requires campuses to restrict guns on campus.
  • Institutional: The state leaves it up to each campus.

Kansas' gun laws are:

Permissive
Anyone 21 and older can carry a concealed gun.

Most state laws apply only to public colleges and universities. Additionally, these laws often change frequently. If gun laws are important to you, you should inquire directly with Benedictine College about its regulations.

Religious Affiliation

The religious affiliation of a school can impact the on-campus environment. Benedictine College is affiliated with:

Roman Catholic
Catholic

Student Life

Eager to get involved at Benedictine College? Here are the most popular student organizations and the main campus events to look forward to.

  1. 1. Student Government
  2. 2. Cray Lab
  3. 3. Knights of Columbus
  4. 4. Concert Chorale/Chamber Singers
  5. 5. Ravens Respect Life
  1. 1. Oktoberfest
  2. 2. Homecoming
  3. 3. Family Weekend

Mistakes were made

(But not by you!)

These are the top 10 mistakes people make when searching for colleges

Top Ten Mistakes

CollegeIQ relies on data from government and private resources. Always confer with the individual college or university for the most recent data. Learn more about our data and methodology.

© 2024 Whittier Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service