Bennington College
Private nonprofit, 4-year
One College Drive, Bennington, VT 05201-6003
Quick Facts
759
Total Enrollment
48%
Acceptance Rate
67%
Graduation Rate
$24,711
Median Earnings (6yr)
$64,644
In-State Tuition
$31,918
Avg Net Price
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1358
Avg SAT Score
About Bennington College
Institution Details
| Type | Private nonprofit, 4-year |
| Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Size | Under 1,000 |
| Accreditation | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | One College Drive |
| City | Bennington, VT |
| ZIP Code | 05201-6003 |
| County | Bennington County |
President/Chief Administrator: Laura Walker (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 759 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 68% |
| Male | 32% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 63.1% |
| Black | 3.4% |
| Hispanic | 10.5% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 5.1% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 13.6% |
| Unknown | 2.2% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 5.9% |
| Part-Time Students | 4.2% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 690 | 715 | 740 |
| SAT Math | 600 | 635 | 673 |
| ACT Composite | 30 | 30 | 32 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$64,644
In-State Tuition
$64,644
Out-of-State Tuition
$82,968
Total Cost of Attendance
$31,918
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 21% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 49% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 21% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $26,000 |
| Median Total Debt | $19,250 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $27,000 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 74% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $18,950 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $18,334 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $26,325 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $30,794 |
| $110,001+ | $43,365 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$24,711
6 Years After
$39,270
8 Years After
$38,289
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $8,892 | 75th percentile: $42,378
Student Outcomes
85%
Full-Time Retention
67%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$11,162
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$22,739
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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