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Bennington College is a private town institution in Bennington, Vermont. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1358.
A small campus of 759 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
67% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $38,289 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $31,918.
Established
1932
Type
Private liberal arts college
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48%Acceptance
1358SAT Avg
759Students
9:1Student:Faculty
67%Grad Rate
$38,289Earnings 10yr
$31,918Net Price
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate48.0%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1358
Reading & Writing
690740
Math
600673
ACT Score Range
Composite
3032
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$64,644
Room & Board$18,640
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$82,968
Average Net Price$31,918
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$18,950
$30–48K$18,334
$48–75K$26,325
$75–110K$30,794
$110K+$43,365
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$31,918
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
5100.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,250
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (92)
Student Body
Undergrads
759
Gender Split
68% / 32%
Women / Men
First Generation
13%
Pell Grant Recipients
21%
Race & Ethnicity
White 63%
Black 3%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 2%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 14%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate66.7%
Freshman Retention85.0%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$24,711
8 Years$39,270
10 Years$38,289
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$34,900
Men
$44,600
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
105Above Average
Estimated from VT state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Bostonpop. 675K
117 mi(203 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
158 mi(274 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
228 mi(395 min)