Bennington College Demographics & Diversity Overview

22%
Minority Students
67%
Female Students
11%
International
37
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Bennington College has a diverse student body with 22% students of color and 11% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
73.9%(488)
Hispanic
11.7%(77)
African American
3.3%(22)
Asian
1.1%(7)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%(5)
Two or More Races
5.2%(34)
Unknown
4.1%(27)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color22%
Total Enrollment880
International Students11%

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
33.2%(258)
Women
66.8%(519)

Gender Statistics

Men258

29% of total enrollment

Women519

59% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Bennington College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 79% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 5% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
5.8%(45)
18-19
45.0%(350)
20-21
34.2%(266)
22-24
10.3%(80)
25+
4.6%(36)

Graduate Student Ages

22-24
3.9%(4)
25+
96.1%(99)

Age Diversity Insights

79%

Traditional Age (18-21)

5%

Non-Traditional (25+)

12%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Bennington College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 11% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 2% in-state residents, 87% out-of-state students, and 11% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
2.3%(5)
Out-of-State
86.5%(186)
International
11.2%(24)

Regional Representation

In-State5

2% of student body

Out-of-State186

87% of student body

International24

11% of student body

States Represented

37 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

22%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

67%

Female Students

Global Reach

11%

International

Age Diversity

5%

Non-Traditional Age