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Overview

In 1940, Columbia International University founded a Christian high school in Asheville, North Carolina. It was named Ben Lippen, a Scottish Phrase meaning “Mountain of Trust.” In 1988, Ben Lippen School moved to Columbia, SC. Today, it has more than 800 students enrolled in Pre-K through 12th grade. Ben Lippen High School is an independent, rigorous, college preparatory Christian school which includes Honors, AP, Dual Credit, and a diverse selection of electives and co-curricular activities. This culturally rich student body is taught by a strong faculty, most of whom hold advanced degrees. To prepare students to lead and work in the 21st century, the curriculum incorporates critical thinking, creativity, communication and collaborative skills.
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Official information of Ben Lippen School in 2024 | FindingSchool
B+ Boarding
B Matriculation
A- Academics
B Extracurricular activities
C Community
B+ Reviews
B+ Int. student mgmt
Boarding Grades: 6-12
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: Yes
Boarding Tuition: $40,000
Day S. Tuition: $40,000
# of Students: 930
Teacher:Student: 1:14
International Student: 10%
AP Courses: 9
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 75%
SAT: 1359/1600
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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#23 Georgetown University 1
#30 University of Florida 1
#35 University of California: San Diego 3
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
#53 Purdue University 2
#58 University of Washington 1
#66 George Washington University 1
#74 Clemson University 6
#80 Michigan State University 1
#80 North Carolina State University 1
Auburn University 1
Arizona State University 1
#118 University of South Carolina: Columbia 16
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AP Courses

(Total 9)
Statistics
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
United States History
European History
United States Government and Politics
Computer Science A
Statistics
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
United States History
European History
United States Government and Politics
Computer Science A
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Sports

(Total 12)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Arts

(Total 9)
Band
Choir
Guitar
Music
Music Theory
Theater
Drawing
Photography
Art
Band
Choir
Guitar
Music
Music Theory
Theater
Drawing
Photography
Art
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 20)
Choir
Yearbook
Art Club
Badminton Club
Band
Bible Studies
Bowling Club
Math Team
Improv Club
Prayer Groups
Choir
Yearbook
Art Club
Badminton Club
Band
Bible Studies
Bowling Club
Math Team
Improv Club
Prayer Groups
Robotics Team
Science Team
Student Leadership
Super Fans
Theater
Young Life Discipleship
Sailing
Model United Nations
National Honor Society
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Contact Info

Official website
7401 Monticello Rd. Columbia, SC 29203
803-807-4113
Steve.Sark@BenLippen.com
South Carolina

Basic Info

Year Founded: 1940
Campus Size: 400 acres
Boarding Rate: 10%
Religious Affiliation: christian

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus, Admission Travel to China, Others, Zoom or WeChat
Pre Interview: Updating
Other Accepted Scores: IELTS, Duolingo, iTEP-Slate, ELTiS
School Code:
TOEFL: 3307

TOEFL

Brief Reviews

(Total 40)
4.6/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 4)
5.0 / 5 Overall
5.0 / 5 Academics
5.0 / 5 Campus
4.5 / 5 Student Life
5.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
5.0 / 5 Transportation

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Frequently Ask Questions about Ben Lippen School

01.
Tell me a bit about Ben Lippen School.
Ben Lippen School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Charlotte, South Carolina, US. It was founded 1940 , and currently has about 930 students, 10.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.benlippen.com.
02.
Does Ben Lippen School have rigorous academic requirements?
Ben Lippen School is offering 9 AP courses.

Ben Lippen School also have 75% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Ben Lippen School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2020, some students attended Georgetown University, University of Florida, University of California: San Diego, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Purdue University.
04.
What is the application requirement for Ben Lippen School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Ben Lippen School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for Ben Lippen School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Ben Lippen School in 2024 is $16,560 , which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at Steve.Sark@BenLippen.com .
06.
Where is Ben Lippen School located?
Ben Lippen School is located in the State of South Carolina of USA. The closest major city is Charlotte, which is about 80 miles away from school. Most families can choose Charlotte Douglas International Airport to travel in and out of school.
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How popular is Ben Lippen School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Ben Lippen School is among the most popular schools, within top 346 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Ben Lippen School has been favorited by 46 users.
08.
How to start with an application with Ben Lippen School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Ben Lippen School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Ben Lippen School’s official site: http://www.benlippen.com or call them at 803-807-4113.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Ben Lippen School?
Yes, here are few: Camden Military Academy,

The closest major city is Charlotte. You can find out more schools near Charlotte here.
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What is the FindingSchool rating for Ben Lippen School?
The overall rating for Ben Lippen School is B+.

The section ratings of Ben Lippen School are:
B for Matriculation
A- for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
C for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews

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