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Enrollment Deposit

Bennington College requires a deposit of $500 to confirm your enrollment.



National Rank

84.70%

The Bennington College is in the top 84.70% of colleges in the country for deposit cost. Nationally, 23.16% of colleges do not require a deposit.

State Rank

33.30%

The Bennington College is in the top 33.30% of colleges in the state of Vermont for deposit cost. 0.00% of colleges in the state do not require a deposit.

Type Rank

80.50%

The Bennington College is in the top 80.50% of Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above colleges for deposit cost. 14.62% ofprivate colleges do not require a deposit.

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Student Population

Bennington College educates a diverse community of 880 students, with 777 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 103 engaged in advanced graduate studies.


Total Enrollment

880


Total Undergraduates

777

Total Graduates

103


Full-Time vs Part-Time

93% Full-Time

7% Part-Time

Admissions

The admission process at Bennington College has a 45% acceptance rate. Bennington College has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential. The average SAT score is 1320.


Acceptance Rate

45%


SAT

Students submitting SAT

12%

Total Score

400

1600

12601370

Reading and Writing

200

800

660700

Math

200

800

600670

ACT

Students submitting ACT

5%

Composite Score

0

36

2933

English

0

36

00

Math

0

36

200200

Location

Located in Bennington, VT, Bennington College offers students a town experience with all the advantages of a distinct community identity.


City

Bennington


County

Bennington County


State

Vermont


Country

United States


Urbanization

Town: Distant

About

Bennington College features a student-focused approach with a 9 : 1 student-faculty ratio, values, and competitive Other athletic programs that enhance the college experience.


Student-to-Faculty Ratio

9 : 1


Religious Affiliation

None


Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above


Cost

Bennington College makes education accessible, offering an average net price of $32,497 with 89% of students receiving financial assistance including 23% benefiting from Pell Grants.


Average Net Price

$32,497


Received Aid

89%


Pell Recipients

23%


Combined Sticker Price

In-State: $64,644

Out-of-State: $64,644

Demographics

The Bennington College student body represents diverse backgrounds and experiences, with 2% in-state students and a balanced age distribution across traditional and non-traditional learners.


Gender
Men
258 (33%)
Women
519 (67%)

Undergraduate Ages
Under 18
45 (6%)
18-19
350 (45%)
20-21
266 (34%)
22-24
80 (10%)
Over 25
36 (5%)

Outcomes

Bennington College prioritizes student success, demonstrated by a 71% graduation rate and the achievements of alumni who make meaningful contributions in their communities and careers.


Graduation Rate

71%

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