Bennington College
Bennington College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Bennington, VT. It enrolls about 867 students and admits roughly 48% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Bennington, VT 05201 |
| County | Bennington County |
| Enrollment | 867 |
| Acceptance rate | 48% |
| Applicants / admitted | 2,825 / 1,357 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $64,644 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $64,644 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 67% |
| Transfer-out rate | 26% |
| Full-time retention rate | 85% |
| Campus setting | Town: Distant |
| Size category | Under 1,000 |
| Highest degree offered | Master's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 690–740 |
| ACT middle 50% | 30–32 |
| Website | https://www.bennington.edu/ |
| Phone | 8024425401 |
Admissions
About 2,825 students applied and 1,357 were admitted. Of those admitted, 216 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $64,644 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 219 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 67% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Bennington College is in Bennington, VT, Bennington County. Its coordinates are 42.9195, -73.2378.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Bennington College?
About 48% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 2,825 applicants.
How much does Bennington College cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $64,644 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Bennington College?
About 867 students are enrolled.