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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Co-ed Boarding Grades: 6-12
Co-edCo-ed
Co-ed Rural
Yes ESL: Yes
40,000 Tuition: $40,000
930 # of Students: 930
Co-ed Teacher:Student: 1:14
Co-ed International Student: 10%
9 AP Courses: 9
-1.00 Endowment: N/A
75 Faculty w/ adv. degree: 75%
1490 SAT: 1359/1600
#168 USA Boarding School
School Videos (2)
Matriculation
All graduates (2020)
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
97 Auburn University 1
103 Arizona State University 1
118 University of South Carolina: Columbia 16
Chinese graduates (2015-2020)
12 Duke University 1 +
13 Dartmouth College 1 +
16 Washington University in St. Louis 1 +
20 University of California: Los Angeles 1 +
23 Georgetown University 1 +
24 University of Michigan 1 +
24 University of Southern California 1 +
30 New York University 1 +
35 Boston College 1 +
35 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 +
35 University of California: Irvine 1 +
42 Case Western Reserve University 1 +
49 Northeastern University 1 +
53 Purdue University 1 +
57 Penn State University Park 1 +
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
AP Scores
In the year of 2022 - 2022, 110 students took a total of 213 AP exams, 70% resulted in scores of 3+
Arts
Total 9
Band Choir Guitar
Music Music Theory Theater
Drawing Photography Art
Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
Total 20
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
Website
http://www.benlippen.com
Address
7401 Monticello Rd. Columbia, SC 29203
Phone Number
803-807-4113
Email
Steve.Sark@BenLippen.com
State/Provience
South Carolina
Basic Info
Year Founded
1940
Campus Size
400 acres
Boarding Rate
10%
Application Info
Deadline
Rolling
School Code
TOEFL:3307
Interview
Skype, On Campus, Admission Travel to China, Others, Zoom or WeChat
Pre Interview
Updating
Other Accepted Scores
IELTS, Duolingo, iTEP-Slate, ELTiS
Year of Accepting Chinese Students
1996
# of Chinese Students
9
Grades open for Chinese Students
6 -12
Toefl
Brief Reviews
  • 4.6 / 5
Detailed Reviews
    • Overall
      5.0 / 5
    • Academics
      5.0 / 5
    • Campus
      5.0 / 5
    • Student Life
      4.5 / 5
    • Athletic&Art
      5.0 / 5
    • Transportation
      5.0 / 5
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