Bennington, VT

Bennington College

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Bennington College is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Bennington, VT.
It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification.
Bennington College is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.

45% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 2,996 applied, 1,334 accepted, and 154 enrolled in Bennington.
34 men and 117 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,335 SAT, 32 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,335 and ACT score is 32. The SAT score of 1335 is high, 90 to 94 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total129113351403
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing703725750
Math588610653
ACT Score
Composite303232
Math232426
English313233
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $66,262 for undergraduate programs and $24,617 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 2.50% compared to last year at Bennington College.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

704 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $48,846.
For freshmen, 212 students (99%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $47,860.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 927 students enrolled Bennington in 2025.
By gender, 247 men and 680 women students are enrolled.
There are 797 undergraduate and 130 graduate students.
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143 Major Programs

  • 5 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Bennington is 71% and the transfer-out rate is 20%.
The retention rate is 82% for full-time and 82% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
71%
Transfer-out Rate
20%
Retention Rate
82%
Students to Faculty Ratio
9 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 128 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Bennington and the average faculty salary is $90,496. The studetns to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.
There are 347 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $75,027.
Number of Faculties
128
Average Faculty Salary
$90,496
Number of Staffs
347
Average Staff Salary
$75,027

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • Study Abroad

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Libraries
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