Bennington College Demographics & Diversity Overview

23%
Minority Students
67%
Female Students
12%
International
37
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Bennington College has a diverse student body with 23% students of color and 12% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
73.5%(513)
Hispanic
11.6%(81)
African American
3.4%(24)
Asian
1.6%(11)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%(5)
Two or More Races
5.0%(35)
Unknown
4.2%(29)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color23%
Total Enrollment948
International Students12%

Cultural Engagement

Bennington College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Bennington College has a gender distribution of 67% female students and 33% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
32.8%(269)
Women
67.2%(551)

Gender Statistics

Men269

28% of total enrollment

Women551

58% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Bennington College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 78% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 6% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.8%(14)
18-19
43.0%(333)
20-21
39.6%(307)
22-24
9.7%(75)
25+
5.9%(46)

Graduate Student Ages

22-24
2.2%(2)
25+
97.8%(89)

Age Diversity Insights

78%

Traditional Age (18-21)

6%

Non-Traditional (25+)

14%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Bennington College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 12% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 2% in-state residents, 86% out-of-state students, and 12% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
2.4%(5)
Out-of-State
85.9%(177)
International
11.7%(24)

Regional Representation

In-State5

2% of student body

Out-of-State177

86% of student body

International24

12% of student body

States Represented

37 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

23%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

67%

Female Students

Global Reach

12%

International

Age Diversity

6%

Non-Traditional Age