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Bennington College

Bennington, VT · Private nonprofit · Distant town · Website

Bennington College campus
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Admission rate
45%
Selective
Average net price
$31,507
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
70%
Median earnings
$46,253
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Bennington College is a private nonprofit college in Bennington, VT with 780 undergraduates. It admits 45% of applicants, and admitted students average 1364 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $31,507 per year ($22,350 for families earning under $30,000). 70% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $46,253 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
45%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
2,825
Fall 2023
Admitted
1,357
Fall 2023
Yield
16%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing703–750
200800
SAT Math588–653
200800
ACT Composite30–32
136

What Bennington College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkRequired
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementRequired
  • RecommendationsRequired
  • Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$90,170
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$68,746

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$22,350
  • $30–48k$24,783
  • $48–75k$24,125
  • $75–110k$30,079
  • $110k+$43,575

Get a personal estimate with Bennington College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
70%
Freshman retention
82%
Median earnings
$46,253
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$25,500
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
780
Student–faculty ratio
9:1
Receive Pell grants
31%
  • White65%
  • Hispanic9%
  • Black4%
  • Asian2%

Bennington College FAQ

What is Bennington College's acceptance rate?+

Bennington College admits 45% of applicants, which makes it selective.

What SAT score do you need for Bennington College?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 703–750 on SAT Reading and Writing and 588–653 on SAT Math; the average total is 1364.

What ACT score do you need for Bennington College?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 30–32.

Is Bennington College test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Bennington College?+

In Fall 2023, 2,825 students applied to Bennington College and 1,357 were admitted; 216 enrolled.

Does Bennington College consider legacy status?+

No. Bennington College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Bennington College require an essay?+

Bennington College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Bennington College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $90,170 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $31,507.

What is Bennington College's graduation rate?+

70% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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