About
Bennington College is a private liberal arts college in Bennington, Vermont, United States. Founded as a women’s college in 1932, it became co-educational in 1969. It is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
🇺🇸 USA · Vermont
Bennington College
- Private
- Rural
- 4-year degree
- Reported admit rate
- 44.5%Year unverified
- Tuition per year
- ₹62,24,122Out-of-state
- Students
- 780Undergraduates
- Students per teacher
- 9Student to faculty
Admissions planning estimate
44.5% baseline · Low data confidence
Sensitivity range: 15.6%–73.5%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.
Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 48.04%; different cohorts are not mixed.
Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.
All / All Rounds: 48% (1,357/2,825; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source
Reported admit rate
44.5%admitted
45 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.
From application to first day
11.5% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).
Scores of enrolled test-submitters
The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.
SAT composite1291-1403
4001600
ACT composite30-32
136
What a year costs
₹82,06,838
published cost of attendance, per year
- Tuition₹62,24,122
- Housing₹17,94,853
- Books & supplies₹1,87,864
Tuition by who is paying
Average aid awarded: ₹52,38,024 a year.
Outcomes and support
82%
Retention
71.2%
Graduation
60%
Get financial aid
94%
From out of state
One teacher for every 9 students
Small classes: professors will know your name.
Who studies here
As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.
2 programmes
- Bachelor's
- Master's
No programme matches that.
Programmes
| Programme | Level |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Production Operations | bachelor |
| Anthropology | bachelor |
| Applied Mathematics | bachelor |
| Architecture | bachelor |
| Area Studies | bachelor |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | bachelor |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | bachelor |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | bachelor |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | bachelor |
| Biology, General | bachelor |
| Botany/Plant Biology | bachelor |
| Business/Managerial Economics | bachelor |
| Chemistry | bachelor |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | bachelor |
| Communication and Media Studies | bachelor |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | bachelor |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | bachelor |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | bachelor |
| Computer Science | bachelor |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | bachelor |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | bachelor |
| Dance | bachelor |
| Data Science | bachelor |
| Design and Applied Arts | bachelor |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | bachelor |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | bachelor |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | bachelor |
| Economics | bachelor |
| Education, General | bachelor |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | bachelor |
| English Language and Literature, General | bachelor |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | bachelor |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | bachelor |
| Environmental Design | bachelor |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | bachelor |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | bachelor |
| Fine and Studio Arts | bachelor |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | bachelor |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | bachelor |
| Geography and Cartography | bachelor |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | bachelor |
| Graphic Communications | bachelor |
| History | bachelor |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | bachelor |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | bachelor |
| International/Globalization Studies | bachelor |
| Journalism | bachelor |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | bachelor |
| Library Science and Administration | bachelor |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | bachelor |
| Literature | bachelor |
| Mathematics | bachelor |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | bachelor |
| Museology/Museum Studies | bachelor |
| Music | bachelor |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | bachelor |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | bachelor |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | bachelor |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | bachelor |
| Philosophy | bachelor |
| Physical Sciences, General | bachelor |
| Physics | bachelor |
| Political Science and Government | bachelor |
| Psychology, General | bachelor |
| Psychology, Other | bachelor |
| Public Health | bachelor |
| Public Policy Analysis | bachelor |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | bachelor |
| Religion/Religious Studies | bachelor |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | bachelor |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | bachelor |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | bachelor |
| Social Sciences, General | bachelor |
| Social Sciences, Other | bachelor |
| Sociology | bachelor |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | bachelor |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | bachelor |
Every detail
Admissions & Requirements
Acceptance Rate44.53%
Total Applicants2996
Admitted Applicants1334
Enrolled Applicants154
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedNo
Deadlines
Test Scores
SAT Composite 25th %1291
SAT Composite 75th %1403
ACT Composite 25th %30
ACT Composite 75th %32
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition₹62,24,122
Out-of-State Tuition₹62,24,122
Average Housing Cost₹17,94,853
Books & Supplies₹1,87,864
Average Net Price₹29,06,913
Students Receiving Aid60%
Average Aid Awarded₹52,38,024
Out-of-State Students94%
Student Body Diversity
African American4.1%
Asian2.31%
Hispanic8.97%
White64.49%
Multiracial6.03%
Native American0.26%
Pacific Islander0.00
International11.79%
Unknown Race2.05%
Academics & Rankings
School TypePrivate
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate71.21%
Retention Rate82.04%
Student/Faculty Ratio9:1
Total Undergraduates780
Contact
Street Address1 College Dr
ZIP Code05201
Phone(802) 440-4312
Websitehttps://www.bennington.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/