Benedictine College is a Catholic, liberal arts institution dedicated to educating men and women within a community of faith and scholarship. The college adheres to the Roman Catholic Church's vision of higher education, as outlined in 'Ex corde ecclesiae.' Recognized as one of the top Catholic colleges in the nation by the Cardinal Newman Society, it has also been listed among America's Best Colleges by US News & World Report and ranked in the top twenty colleges in America by a First Things magazine study. Located in Atchison, Kansas, near St. Joseph and Kansas City, the college emphasizes a commitment to the Catholic, Benedictine, and liberal arts mission, welcoming applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds.