Bennington College

Bennington, VT • privateCSS Profile
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Town (Town: Distant )
Student Population
Undergrad: 831 • Total: 943
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
One College Drive
Bennington, VT
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Website
Region
Northeast
Carnegie Classification
Carnegie Code: 31

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 267 (32.1%) • Female: 564 (67.9%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 13 1.6%
Black/African American 29 3.5%
Hispanic/Latino 84 10.1%
White 519 62.5%
Two or More Races 42 5.1%
International 113 13.6%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
48.0%
1,357 admitted from 2,825 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
✓ Test Optional
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 690-740
Math: 600-673
Total: 1290-1413
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
30-32
Application Types Offered
EA ED I ED II RD
Application Requirements
Financial Aid Forms
CSS Profile Required
Deadlines
EA: 11/01/2025
ED I: 11/01/2025
ED II: 01/10/2026
RD: 01/10/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
66.7%
4-Year Graduation Rate
51.1%
Freshman Retention Rate
85.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
13.4:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$83,642
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $63,802
Room & Board
$1,200
Books & Supplies
$18,640
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$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
Students Receiving Pell Grants
91%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$35,108

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