# Bennington College

Bennington, VT. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/bennington-college

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 45% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 2,825 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,357 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 703–750 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 588–653 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 30–32 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $90,170 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $31,507 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $22,350 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $24,783 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $24,125 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $30,079 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $43,575 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 780 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 70% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $46,253 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $25,500 (FY2024) |

## What Bennington College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 230816. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology