Bennington Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 44.53%. Selective, indicating a somewhat competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1335. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $66,262
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Bennington:
- Total Enrollment: 927, including 132 online students
- 797 Undergraduate, 130 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 26.6% men, 73.4% women.
- This is a very small institution, offering an intimate and personalized campus experience.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 71%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 20%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 82%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 143 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 5 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's.
Bennington Overview
Bennington College (Bennington) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Bennington, VT. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification
The Bennington's tuition & fees is $66,262 for the academic year 2024-2025. 96% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $52,197.
The school has a total enrollment of 927 and the students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1 (11.11%).
Bennington's acceptance rate is 44.53% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 11.54%. The median SAT score is 1335 and the ACT score is 32.
Bennington ranked 199th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 8th in Vermont Colleges rankings. Bennington College is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Bennington College is $66,262. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $24,617.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $67,920 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $24,617.
| Undergraduate | $66,262 |
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| Graduate | $24,617 |
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| Undergraduate | $67,920 |
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| Graduate | $24,617 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Bennington College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Bennington
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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