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
Diversity Highlights
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
Gender Statistics
28% of total enrollment
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
Graduate Student Ages
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
Regional Representation
2% of student body
86% of student body
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